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U.S. shares jumped, erasing earlier losses since November 6 in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, after German investor confidence improved unexpectedly in December raising hopes that the Europe's largest economy will recover next year. Meanwhile, policy makers in Washington began a meeting to decide whether to replace the mortgage bond-purchases of $40 billion a month with Treasury purchases as soon as the Operation Twist program expires.

The Dow Jones index advanced 0.6% to 13,248.44 reaching its highest level since end October. All but one sector within the index edged higher.  Basic Materials, Communications and Health care shares improved the most by adding 1.12%, 1.07% and 1.03%, respectively, whereas Consumer services sector slightly decreased by 0.37%. Among the best performing companies was Intel Corporation, 3M Co and Merck & Co by surging 2.94%, 1.97% and 1.60%, subsequently. Intel shares advanced despite bearish reports.  Miller Tabak & Co published their view on Intel stocks saying that the company is suffering from negative growth in the personal computer market and overstock. Meanwhile, Wal-Mart Stores declined the most by 1.75%, as India's government announced an inquiry of Wal-Mart's lobbying activities. Only three other companies within the index eased. Bank of America lost 0.57%, Home Depot erased 0.24% and Cisco systems decreased 0.05%.


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Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:27:35 GMT

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German stocks rallied to their highest level in five years on rising optimism the U.S. lawmakers in Washington will reach a budget deal and Fed will introduce measures to boost up the economic growth. The DAX index added 0.25%, or 18.50 points to 7,608.86, after earlier peaking at 7,612.62, highest level since January 2008. The index has gained 28% since

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:23:54 GMT

HK equities gain on optimism for a budget deal in the U.S.

Hong Kong shares gained ending at their 16-month highs on speculation that U.S. lawmakers will reach a deal to halt the so called fiscal cliff. Many HK shares inched higher amid foreign investors growing optimism on Chinese economy.  The Hang Seng index inched 0.8% higher to 22,503.35 with gains spread across several sectors. The gauge is 22% up this year.

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