ADX ends Sunday up on FGB, Aldar

Abu Dhabi-Mubasher: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) ended Sunday’s trading session in the green, for the fourth day in a row, backed by the banks, real estate and energy sectors.

The general index rose 0.45% or 20.72 points to 4,597.45 points.

The banks sector grew 0.81% as First Gulf Bank (FGB) increased 2.04%, National Bank of Abu Dhabi added 0.5%, and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) levelled up 0.16%.

On the other hand, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) topped losers, falling 4.29%.

The real estate sector increased 0.68%, backed by Aldar Properties, which gained 1.09%, while Eshraq Properties retreated 1.25%.

The energy sector also closed up, adding 0.64%, on the back of Dana Gas, which rose 1.72% despite Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), which declined 3.64%.

Etisalat’s stock was the most active in terms of traded value with AED 26.18 million through exchanging 1.31 million shares.

Eshraq Properties was the most active stock with a traded volume of 24 million shares.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 17-Jul-2016 12:02 (GMT)
Mubasher Last Update Time: 17-Jul-2016 12:02 (GMT)