US markets advanced on Thursday after quarterly results from insurer Travelers and regional bank PNC Financial gave a boost to financial stocks.

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 132 points (1.33%) to 10,081. The Nasdaq Composite Index added 15 points (0.68%) to 2,165.29.

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On the other hand Patni Computers advanced 2% to $19.25 and HDFC Bank was up 1.5% at $119.94, respectively.

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