S&P 500 climbs on Fed decision

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S&P 500 Index surged on Wednesday on Federal Reserve announcement, the institution will keep its key interest rate low by the end of 2014. US benchmark index climbed 0.87% or 11.41 points and finished at 1,326.06, with all 10 sectors posting gains.  Apple shares extended gains, climbing 6% on excellent earnings report. On the downside Wellpoint Inc. dropped 4.76%, as health insurer reported a 39% decline in quarterly profit. US Dollar depreciated on Fed announcement. S&P 500 index is 5.4% on year to day basis. 

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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:16:26 GMT

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European markets down on Wednesday

European shares closed lower on Wednesday, weighted by Novartis and Ericsson as both companies reported sharp declines in profits. Stoxx 600 index lost 0.4% and closed at 254.95 and CAC 40 index ended 0.3% down at 3,312.48. FTSE 100 gave up 0.5% and finished at 5,723.00. Only German DAX performed better and traded flat at 6,421.85. 

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