Bahrain’s stock market rises on Batelco, NBB

The benchmark index of Bahrain Bourse remained in the green zone on Wednesday, backed by Batelco, Khaleeji Commercial, and NBB.

The main index gained 0.24% or 2.76 points to close at 1,158.59 points. Bahrain Islamic index inched 0.07% up to 754.51 points.

Today’s turnover grew to about BHD 276,110 as trading volume stood at 1.34 million shares.

Market cap amounted to BHD 6.867 billion.

Meanwhuile, the services sector levelled up 0.86%, as Batelco rose by 2%. The banks sector gained 0.23% as both Khaleeji Commercial and NBB rose by 3.33% and 0.7%, respectively.

AUB was the most active stock as it reached about $137,490 after nearly 220,890 shares were exchanged through six transactions. The stock closed at $0.620.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 27-Jan-2016 10:21 (GMT)