Abu Dhabi - Mubasher: The benchmark index of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) dropped 0.39% or 17.33 points to reach 4,396.35 points at the closing of Thursday’s trades, affected by falling energy and banks shares.
A total of 61.91 million shares were traded, generating AED 95.8 million, compared to 89.44 million shares worth AED 123.87 million on Wednesday.
The energy sector fell 1.51%, on the back of Abu Dhabi National Energy (TAQA) and Dana Gas, which levelled down 1.96% and 1.43%, respectively.
The banking sector dropped 0.53%, weighed down by the decline of First Abu Dhabi Bank by 0.97%, while the telecommunications sector recorded the lowest decline of 0.29%.
The real estate sector, on the other hand, rose 0.29% as Aldar Properties increased 0.86%.
The consumer goods sector achieved the highest rise of 1.85%, after Asmak’s stock surged 7.14%.
Traded volume on Dana Gas reached 35 million shares worth a total value of AED 24.41 million.
