By: Mahmoud Gamal
Kuwait – Mubasher: The Kuwaiti bourse ended Tuesday’s session rising in line with positive speculations over some blue chips and penny stocks, capital market analyst told Mubasher.
Kuwait Stock Exchange’s (KSE) price index went up 0.31% or 16.73 points to close at 5,421.43 points, the weighted index gained 0.53%, and Kuwait-15 index rose 0.58%.
The rise of oil prices affected KSE’s investment portfolios positively, despite the volatile performance seen in regional markets, capital market analyst Nawaf Al-Ajami said.
The banks sector topped the gainers, on the back of NBK which rose 1.7%.
KSE’s liquidity grew 28.3% to KWD 6.35 million, while trading volume increased 33.7% to 64.25 million shares.
Aayan Leasing was the most active stock on which 6.95 million shares were exchanged.
Agility recorded the highest turnover that stood at KWD 1.07 million.
Translated by: Ingy ElSafy
