Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:33:44 GMT
Dow Jones Industrial Average index trades higher ahead of February jobs data
Dow Jones Industrial Average index climbed for second straight day despite increase in jobless claims last week as investors awaited positive monthly employment report due Friday. Blue chip index added 0.55% or 70.61 points and finished at 12,907.94 with growth depended shares posting most notable gains. Alcoa surged 2.3% and Caterpillar advanced 1.9%. McDonalds Corp curbed index on the downside