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8 Aug 2014
Wall Street turns positive on the week as Ukraine jitters cede
FXStreet (San Francisco) - The US stocks market rallied on Friday to turn major indexes into the positive territory in the week. Investors' confidence was fueled by Russia decision to end military exercises near the Ukrainian border.
The Dow and the S&P 500 performed its best day in 5 months; all 10 S&P 500 sectors closed higher.
The Dow Jones advanced 185.66 points or 1.13% to finish the day at 16,553.93; the DJIA closed the week 0.33% positive. The S&P 500 added 22.02 points or 1.15% on Friday to end the week 0.33% up at 1,931.59.
The Nasdaq added 35.93 pts or 0.83% to 4,370.90; the Composite won 0.42% in the week.
The Dow and the S&P 500 performed its best day in 5 months; all 10 S&P 500 sectors closed higher.
The Dow Jones advanced 185.66 points or 1.13% to finish the day at 16,553.93; the DJIA closed the week 0.33% positive. The S&P 500 added 22.02 points or 1.15% on Friday to end the week 0.33% up at 1,931.59.
The Nasdaq added 35.93 pts or 0.83% to 4,370.90; the Composite won 0.42% in the week.