Dow Jones retreats on better housing data

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Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded on Tuesday lifted by report which showed US home prices climbed 1.3% in April, the first gain since autumn 2012. Blue chip soared 0.26% or 32.01 points and settled 12,534.67. On the upside energy shares recovered from previous slump with Chevron Corp adding 1.9% and Exxon Mobil gaining 1.4%. On the downside Kraft foods slipped 2.2%. Trading volumes were 12% below 3-month average.

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Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:01:20 GMT

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