May 2010 “Market’s Measure” Preliminary Report - A Monthly Report From Dow Jones Indexes On The Performance Of U.S., European, Asia And Other Global Stock Market Indexes

• Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 9.39% Loss in May, European Stocks Lose 16.06%, Asia Falls 13.23% and World Equities Fall by 12.38%
• Utilities Sector Posts Narrowest Loss for May in Asia
• Financials Sector Takes the Hardest Hit for May in Europe

As of May 26 the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 9.39% in May, closing at 9,974.45. Stock market indexes in Europe, Asia and globally, were down in May, according to preliminary monthly figures from global index providers, Dow Jones Indexes.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 9.39% in May, closing at 9,974.45. Year-to-date, the index is down 4.35%.
• The Dow Jones Europe Index fell 16.06% in May to 211.33. So far this year, the index is down 20.03%
• The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index fell 13.23% in May to 119.95. So far this year, the index is down 10.66%
• The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index fell 12.38% in May, closing at 150.14. Year-to-date, the index is down 13.54%.

MAY 2010 Sector Winners and Losers

• In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Index posted the narrowest loss in May, down 6.28% loss. The Dow Jones U.S Oil and Gas Index posted the biggest loss, dropping 13.93%.
• In Europe, the Dow Jones Europe Consumer Goods Index posted the narrowest loss in May, down 12.24%. The Dow Jones Europe Financials Index had the sharpest decline, dropping 18.45%.
• In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Utilities Index posted the narrowest loss in May, down 4.55%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Basic Materials Index posted the biggest loss, down 15.87%.
• Globally, the Dow Jones World Travel and Leisure Titans Index had the narrowest loss in May, down 8.31% loss. The Dow Jones World Construction and Materials Titans Index posted the biggest loss, dropping 17.76%.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the longest running and most widely quoted U.S. stock market index. The 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average are substantial companies, renowned for their quality and strong histories of successful growth, as well as the wide acceptance of their products or services.

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 from six countries.

The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index measures the performance of 50 of the leading and best-known companies in the world.