Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) edged up at Thursday’s closing, backed by the rise of energy and real estate sectors.
The general index rose 0.38% or 17.67 points to reach 4,624.17 points.
Trading volume reached 130.55 million shares on Thursday, compared to 270.63 million shares on Wednesday. Turnover amounted to AED 242.12 million, compared to AED 368.27 million.
The energy sector was the best performer with a 1.85% rise as TAQA and Dana Gas went up 1.96% and 1.82% respectively.
The real estate sector gained 1.33% as Aldar Properties and Eshraq Properties added 1.16% and 0.88% respectively.
The telecom sector increased 0.55% after Etisalat grew 0.55%.
On the flipside, the banks sector fell 0.03% as First Gulf Bank (FGB) and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) sank 0.75% and 0.26% respectively.
Eshraq was the value leader after generating AED 62.55 million from the exchange of 55.28 million shares.
National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) topped gainers with a 10.4% rise, while International Fish Farming Holding (ASMAK) was the worst performer after falling 9.75%.
