Abu Dhabi-Mubasher: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) continued its upward trend in Thursday’s mid-session, backed by the banks, investment and industrial sectors.
The general index rose 0.16% or 9.82 points to reach 4,090.35 points by 12:30pm UAE time. It gained 0.26% in early trade.
Turnover reached AED 99.66 million after 30.21 million shares were traded through 883 transactions.
The banks sector rose 0.50% due to an increase in National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank by 1.27% and 0.87%.
The investment sector added 0.46% after Waha Capital advanced 0.47%.
On the flipside, the consumer staples sector retreated 1.68% as Agthia Group went down 1.95%.
The real estate sector led decliners with a fall of 1.36% after Aldar Properties decreased 1.72%.
