Dow up amid improvement in consumer confidence

Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
U.S. blue chips climbed on Tuesday, as consumer confidence rose more than predicted in April. In addition, investors awaited new stimulus programs from central banks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index advanced 0.14% to 14,839.80 points as of 4:14 p.m. New York time. Among the gainers, The Walt Disney Co surged 1.8 to $63.00 and International Business Machines Corp added 1.7% to $202.54. Alongside, Pfizer Inc lost 4.5% to $29.07, as the company issued weaker than expected earnings release. Moreover, the company cut its 2013 profit forecast. Furthermore, Merck&Co Inc dropped 1.7% to $47.00 and Procter&Gamble Co plunged 1.2% to $76.77.

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