Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:44:09 GMT
Dow Jones extends its gains on positive jobless data
Most U.S. blue chips rallied, as a report showed the number of jobless claims fell more-than-expected, bolstering optimism over the world's largest economy. First-time unemployment benefit claims slid to 332,000, down 10,000, in the week ended March 9. The Dow Jones Index rallied 0.6% to close at 14,539.14. The benchmark index is currently trading at its highest price-to-earnings ration in