- Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 0.67% Gain in DECEMBER, European Stocks Gain 4.55%, Asia Falls 2.05% and World Equities Fall by 0.35%
- Basic Resources Sector Posts Biggest Gain for 2009 in Europe & Worldwide
- Technology Sector Takes the Hardest Hit for 2009 in Asia
As of December 21 the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.67% in December, closing at 10414.14. Stock market indexes in Europe rose while Asia and globally indexes were down in December, according to preliminary monthly figures from global index providers, Dow Jones Indexes and STOXX Ltd.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.67% in December, closing at 10414.14. Year-to-date, the index is up 18.66%.
- Measuring Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX 50 Index is up 4.55% for December, closing at 2543.24. Year-to-date, the index is up 22.04%.
- Measuring Eastern Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX EU Enlarged Total Market Index is down 0.77% for December, closing at 202.15. Year-to-date, the index is up 33.45%.
- The performance of the Dow Jones STOXX EU Enlarged 15 blue-chip index is down 1.96% for December, closing at 2141.42. The index is up 30.26% so far this year.
- The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index fell 2.05% in December to 129.83. So far this year, the index is up 26.56%.
- The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index fell 0.35% in December, closing at 172.14. Year-to-date, the index is up 19.55%.
DECEMBER 2009 Sector Winners and Losers
- In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Utilities Index was the biggest winner in December, posting a 6.64% gain. The Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas Index posted the biggest loss, down 0.32%.
- In Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX 600 Media Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 8.26%. The Dow Jones STOXX 600 Banks Index posted the narrowest gain, up 0.10%.
- In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Technology Index posted the biggest gain, rising 3.88%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Financials Index posted the biggest loss, down 3.80%.
- Globally, the Dow Jones World Media Titans Index had the best performance, climbing 6.38%. The Dow Jones World Banks Titans Index posted the biggest loss, dropping 4.34%.
2009 Sector Winners and Losers
- In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index was the biggest winner in 2009, posting a 60.07% gain. The Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Index posted the narrowest gain, up 2.74%.
- In Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX 600 Basic Resources Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 92.76%. The Dow Jones STOXX 600 Utilities Index had the sharpest decline, falling 1.34%.
- In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Technology Index posted the biggest gain, rising 59.52%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Utilities Index posted the biggest loss, down 8.08%.
- Globally, the Dow Jones World Basic Resources Titans Index had the best performance, climbing 76.36%. The Dow Jones World Utilities Titans Index posted the biggest loss, dropping 0.31%.
DECEMBER
INDEXES THROUGH 12/21/2009 |
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12/21/2009 |
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YTD |
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Dow Jones Industrial Average ($US) |
10414.14 |
69.30 |
0.67% |
18.66% |
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Dow Jones STOXX 50 Index (€) |
2543.24 |
110.79 |
4.55% |
22.04% |
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Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index ($US) |
129.83 |
-2.71 |
-2.05% |
26.56% |
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Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index ($US) |
172.14 |
-0.60 |
-0.35% |
19.55% |
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Dow Jones U.S. Utilities ($US) |
150.05 |
9.34 |
6.64% |
8.89% |
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Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas ($US) |
493.82 |
-1.59 |
-0.32% |
14.95% |
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Dow Jones STOXX 600 Media Index (€) |
157.88 |
12.05 |
8.26% |
16.94% |
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Dow Jones STOXX 600 Banks Index (€) |
218.76 |
0.22 |
0.10% |
44.77% |
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Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Technology Index ($US) |
185.22 |
6.93 |
3.88% |
59.52% |
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Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Financials Index ($US) |
77.74 |
-3.07 |
-3.80% |
25.20% |
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Dow Jones World Media Titans Index ($US) |
230.22 |
13.80 |
6.38% |
33.43% |
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Dow Jones World Banks Titans Index ($US) |
74.10 |
-3.37 |
-4.34% |
33.30% |
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The Dow Jones STOXX 50 is a European blue-chip index that includes 50 leading European stocks from 18 western European countries.
Dow Jones STOXX EU Enlarged Total Market Index (TMI) is a European broad benchmark index. Dow Jones STOXX EU Enlarged 15 Index is a European blue chip index. Both indexes measure the performance of the 12 new member states that joined the European Union in May 2004 and January 2007.
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.