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- Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 7.81% Gain in July, European Stocks Gain 12.42%, Asia Rises 5.06% and World Equities Rise by 8.36%
- Financials Sector Posts Biggest Gain for July in Europe
- Health Care Sector Posts Narrowest Gain for July in U.S, Europe, Asia & Worldwide
As of July 27 the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.81% in July, closing at 10537.69. Stock market indexes in Europe, Asia and globally was up in July, according to preliminary monthly figures from global index providers, Dow Jones Indexes.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.81% in July, closing at 10537.69. Year-to-date, the index is up 1.05%.
- The Dow Jones Europe Index rose 12.42% in July to 243.72. So far this year, the index is down -7.77%.
- The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index rose 5.06% in July to 126.93. So far this year, the index is down -5.47%
- The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index rose 8.36% in July, closing at 159.97. Year-to-date, the index is down -7.88%.
JULY 2010 Sector Winners and Losers
- In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Basic Materials Index was the biggest winner in July, posting a 11.55% gain. The Dow Jones U.S. Health Care Index posted the narrowest gain, up 2.40%.
- In Europe, the Dow Jones Europe Financials Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 20.30%. The Dow Jones Europe Health Care Index had the narrowest gain, up 0.81%.
- In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Basic Materials Index posted the biggest gain, rising 6.82%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Health Care Index posted the narrowest gain, up 1.27%.
- Globally, the Dow Jones World Banks Titans Index had the best performance, climbing 14.20%. The Dow Jones World Health Care Titans Index posted the narrowest gain, up 1.21%.
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JULY INDEXES
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07/27/2010 |
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YTD |
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Dow Jones Industrial Average ($US) |
10537.69 |
763.67 |
7.81% |
1.05% |
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Dow Jones Europe Index ($US) |
243.72 |
26.92 |
12.42% |
-7.77% |
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Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index ($US) |
126.93 |
6.11 |
5.06% |
-5.47% |
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Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index ($US) |
159.97 |
12.34 |
8.36% |
-7.88% |
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Dow Jones U.S. Basic Materials Index ($US) |
238.79 |
24.72 |
11.55% |
-0.27% |
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Dow Jones U.S. Health Care Index ($US) |
299.29 |
7.01 |
2.40% |
-6.62% |
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Dow Jones Europe Financials Index ($US) |
195.30 |
32.95 |
20.30% |
-8.23% |
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Dow Jones Europe Health Care Index ($US) |
345.91 |
2.77 |
0.81% |
-11.69% |
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Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Basic Materials Index ($US) |
156.88 |
10.01 |
6.82% |
-4.81% |
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Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Health Care Index ($US) |
219.63 |
2.76 |
1.27% |
-0.64% |
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Dow Jones World Banks Titans Index ($US) |
71.89 |
8.94 |
14.20% |
-4.07% |
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Dow Jones World Health Care Titans Index ($US) |
263.40 |
3.16 |
1.21% |
-10.80% |
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The Dow Jones Europe Index measures the performance of stocks that trade in the Europe region, targeting 95% coverge of markets open to foreign investment. It is float market capitalization weighted and quoted in USD.
The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index includes 50 of the biggest and best-known Asia/Pacific blue-chip companies in the markets of the Asia/Pacific region.
The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index measures the performance of 50 of the leading and best-known companies in the world.
