KSE’s indices hit 5th mixed performance in row

Kuwait – Mubasher: The benchmark index of Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) levelled down 0.12% or 6.70 points by 5,492.25 points. Meanwhile, the weighted and Kuwait-15 indices were up 0.03% and 0.39% respectively.

In line with the fifth mixed performance in a row, liquidity gained 31.7% to KWD 10.63 million, with trading volume up by 14.8% to 94.52 million shares.

The consumer services sector led nine decliners by a fall of 1.02%, dragged by Kuwait Cable which lost 8.51% to top the losers.

Meanwhile, the industrial sector topped three gainers by a rise of 0.82% on the back of Refrigeration Industries and Storage Co which rose by 7.94% to rank the second winner.

AL Mal was the most active stock on which KWD 9.95 million shares were exchanged through 199 deals at a value of around KWD 201,130. The stock retreated by 6.82%.

Zain recorded the highest liquidity that stood at KWD 2.61 million, with the stock reaching 335 fils.

 

Mubasher Contribution Time: 15-Aug-2016 11:37 (GMT)
Mubasher Last Update Time: 15-Aug-2016 11:37 (GMT)