ADX maintains gains at open

Abu Dhabi-Mubasher: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) saw an upward trend on Thursday, backed by leading stocks.

The general index rose 0.4% to reach 4,166.32 points by 10:45am UAE time.

Turnover reached AED 106.9 million after 82.6 million shares were traded through 863 transactions.

Meanwhile, the real estate sector advanced 2.24%, while Aldar Properties increased 2.5% and topped active stocks after generating AED 33.9 million from exchanging 13.76 million shares through 191 transactions.

The telecom sector grew 0.6% after Etisalat levelled up 0.6% too.

The banks sector advanced 0.3% due to the rise of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) and Abu Dhabi National Bank (NBAD).

On the flipside, the industrial sector declined 1.5%.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 18-Feb-2016 07:03 (GMT)