September 2010 “market’s measure”: Preliminary report

Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 7.24% Gain in September, European Stocks Gain 9.71%, Asia Rises 7.23% and World Equities Rise by 7.74%.

Basic Materials Sector Posts Biggest Gain for September in Europe Utilities Sector Posts Narrowest Gain for September in U.S., Europe, Asia & Worldwide.

As of September 22 the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.24% in September, closing at 10739.31. Stock market indexes in Europe, Asia and globally were up in September, according to preliminary monthly figures from global index provider, Dow Jones Indexes.

– The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.24% in September, closing at 10739.31. Year-to-date, the index is up 2.98%.

– The Dow Jones Europe Index rose 9.71% in September to 254.85. So far this year, the index is down 3.56%.

– The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index rose 7.23% in September to 132.78. So far this year, the index is down 1.11%.

– The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index rose 7.74% in September, closing at 164.35. Year-to-date, the index is down 5.35%.

SEPTEMBER 2010 Sector Winners and Losers

– In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index was the biggest winner in September, posting a 10.50% gain. The Dow Jones U.S. Utilities Index posted the narrowest gain, up 2.57%.

– In Europe, the Dow Jones Europe Basic Materials Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 13.84%. The Dow Jones Europe Utilities Index had the narrowest gain, up 5.81%.

– In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Basic Materials Index posted the biggest gain, rising 10.58%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Utilities Index posted the narrowest gain, up 1.64%.

– Globally, the Dow Jones World Automobiles & Parts Titans Index had the best performance, climbing 11.75%. The Dow Jones World Utilities Titans Index posted the narrowest gain, up 3.48%.

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 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.