ASE benchmark snaps early decline

Mubasher: Amman Stock Exchange reversed early trading’s losses to end Monday’s session in the green zone as the main index closed 0.29% higher to 2,127.25 points.

Trading value registered JOD8.9 million against JOD9.3 million on Sunday, while trading volume reached 9.5 million shares traded over 4,016 transactions. The trading session saw 54 shares rise and 38 ones drop.  

Sector-wise, the industrial was the best performer, edging up 0.93%. the financial sector came second with a 0.23% increase. Yet, the services ended 0.22% lower.

Tracking stock performance, the best advancers were topped by Resources Company for Development and Investment and then El Zay Ready Wear Manufacturing with a rise of 7.14% and 5% respectively.

Meanwhile, the negative list was headed by Arab Co. for Investment Projects with a 7.14% fall, followed by Offtec Holding Group (-5%).

Mubasher Contribution Time: 15-Feb-2016 11:17 (GMT)