Mubasher: The benchmark index of Bahrain Bourse (BHB) inched up 0.14% or 1.63 points to settle early at 1,204.06 points on Wednesday.
By 12:20 pm Bahrain time, trading value stood at BHD 1.3 million, as 4.14 million shares were traded through 76 transactions.
The banks sector grew 0.4%, backed by Khaleeji Commercial which rose by 4.4%.
The services sector advanced by 0.05%, as Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex gained 2.8%.