DFM hikes 2.4% in last session of 2018

Dubai – Mubasher: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) ended Monday’s trading session in the positive territory, hitting all level-highs since 2016, supported by the growth of several of its blue chips.

The general index increased by 2.40%, ending the session at 2,529.75 points.

The DFM’s turnover amounted AED 169.75 million after 176.35 million shares were traded through 2,756 transactions.

The transportation sector headed the gainers adding 4.9% due to Aramex’s 7.25% jump, while the services sector rose 3% as Amanat Holdings went up 4.54%.

Similarly, the banks sector levelled up 2.96% as Emirates NBD and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) advanced 5.83% and 0.81%, respectively.

The telecommunications sector and its stock, Emirates Integrated Telecommunication (DU), grew 1%, each.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 31-Dec-2018 11:17 (GMT)
Mubasher Last Update Time: 31-Dec-2018 11:30 (GMT)