It is yet another success for the stock markets as Sensex hit the 18,000 mark today.

This came in as a blow after the news that UPA, Left to assemble again on US Nuke contract on October 22. Sensex gained more than 650 points and Nifty surged nearly 200 points.

The benchmark indices have exceeded the broader markets.

In spite of all the political turmoil, stock markets seem to be ignoring it and were attaining new histories.

In afternonn trading (3.29 hrs), the Sensex was trading 645.06 points up at 18136.45, and the Nifty gained 196.95 points at 5282.05.

Nearly, 1868 shares zoomed against 1090 declinations.