Dow has its fifth 200-point gain so far this year

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 212 points Thursday, its fifth gain of 200 points or more this year. Here's a look at the Dow's five biggest gains and five worst losses so far in 2012.

BIG GAINS

— June 6: up 287 points

— June 29: up 278 points

— March 13: up 218 points

— July 26, up 212 points

— July 13, up 204 points

BIG LOSSES

— June 1, down 275 points

— June 21, down 251 points

— April 10, down 214 points

— March 6, down 204 points

— May 4, down 168 points