KSE indexes mixed at open

Kuwait-Mubasher: Kuwait Stock Exchange’s (KSE) indexes saw a volatile performance in Monday’s early trades.

The benchmark index fell 0.19% or 9.79 points to reach 5,401.18 points.

On the flipside, the weighted index gained 0.01% and KSX-15 index advanced 0.08% by 9:40am Kuwait time.

The market saw trading of 13.8 million shares through 291 transactions, with a turnover of KWD 886,200.

The real estate sector was the worst performer after falling 0.70%, pressured down by International Resorts, Awj Holding, Al Mudon International Real Estate and Al Mazaya Holding which slid 5.4%, 4.6%, 1.9% and 1.8% respectively.

The consumer services sector went up 0.33% as Kuwait Cable Vision topped gainers with a 12.2% rise. The banks sector also advanced 0.22% as National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) increased 1.72%.

Equipment Holding was the most active stock after generating 2.95 million shares through 104 transactions, with a turnover of KWD 134,800.

Boubyan Bank was the value leader after generating KWD 161,400 from the exchange of 422,000 through 9 transactions.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 29-Aug-2016 07:23 (GMT)
Mubasher Last Update Time: 29-Aug-2016 12:25 (GMT)