The U.S. shares rose as the index Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.5 percent to 10 444.14 points and the beginning of the year recorded a growth of 0.2 percent, cited by Market Watch. Walt Disney led the increase with growth of 2.9% of the shares after by Bank of America Merrill Lynch increased their ratings. Shares of two other components of the Dow rose after an increase in their ratings – those of Coca-Cola added 1% and Boeing – 1,7%. The market expects the data on employment in non-agricultural sector in the country in February, which will be published tomorrow. Estimates are reducing the number of employees. The Nasdaq Composite index increased 0.5 percent today, the S & P 500 – by 0.4%. Insurance companies are ranked among the losers pending the outcome of a meeting of executives from the industry representatives of the White House in connection with health reform.
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