S&P 500 index jumps 1.1% on Thursday

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S&P 500 index experienced a strong session on Thursday on signals global policy makers may apply extra measures to boost slowing economies. US benchmark jumped 1.08% or 14.22 points and closed at 1,329.10. International Game Technology rallied 14%, Casino machines maker announced a $1 billion share buyback plan in an effort to reward investors after a 23% share drop in 2012. US biggest grocery chain Kroger surged 6.1% after the company posted better than expected annual  profit per share. 

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