Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:48:10 GMT
US equity higher on optimistic data
On Thursday, US equity market indices were gaining, following a report that showed declined in weekly jobless claims, which added to the signs of recovery. The S&P 500 grew by 0.43%, reaching the level of 1,561.18. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also gained 0.43% and was traded at 14,516.97 by 1:56 p.m. London time.