Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:56:31 GMT
Dow Jones Industrial Average climbs on US data
Dow Jones Industrial Average Index posted gains on Friday as US consumer prices climbed less than predicted and core inflation matched analyst expectations. Moreover, Conference Board said its index of major economic measures increased for a fourth straight month. Blue chip index advanced 0.4% or 45.79 points, settling at 12,949.87, led by Intel and E.I. Du Pont which gained 2%