DFM maintains losses for 6th session

Dubai-Mubasher: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) continued its bearish performance for the sixth session in row on Monday.

The general index declined 0.4% or 12.85 points to reach 3,266.31 points.

Trading volume reached 323.28 million shares on Monday, compared to 261.41 million shares on Sunday.

Turnover stood at AED 360.56 million ($98.17 million), compared to AED 286.76 million (78.07 million)

The consumer staples sector was the worst performer after losing 6.7%, pressured by Dubai Parks and Resorts which declined 8% after generating AED 70.3 million.

The real estate sector levelled down 0.6% as Emaar Malls Group and Emaar Properites lost 1.09% and 1.02%, respectively.

On the flipside, the banks sector added 0.15% as Emirates NBD gained 0.6%.

MUBASHER Contribution Time: 28-Mar-2016 10:11 (GMT)