Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:36:23 GMT
Dow advances on expectations for more stimulus programs
U.S. blue chips advanced on Thursday, as central banks started talks on new stimulus programs to boost the economic growth. The Dow Jones Index rose 0.4% to 14,606.11 points, despite disappointing data on the U.S. economy. Eight out nine sectors in the index increased with telecommunications and financials adding 1.1% and 0.9% for the two biggest increases on Dow. 24