Mubasher: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) ended Thursday’s trading session in the green, after declining for five consecutive sessions.
The main index grew 76.74 points, or 0.89%, to close at 8730.06.
However, the market’s liquidity dropped to QAR 248.07 million on Tuesday from QAR 350.73 million on Wednesday, while trading volume fell to 10.99 million shares versus 14.82 million in the previous session.
The index was boosted by the rise in many leading stocks, which represents 36% of the relative weight. Qatar National Bank's (QNB) stock led risers adding 1.26%, while Qatar Industries and Qatar Islamic Bank grew 0.75% and 0.71%, respectively.
The consumer goods and services led the five gaining sectors with 3.01%, boosted by the growth of four stocks, topped by Manai Corp. with 4.55% after announcing good financial results in 4Q-17.
The industrial sector rose by 1.63%, as eight stocks increased, led by Aamal with 3.94%.
The real estate segment also increased 1.21%, supported by a 1.81% gain in Mazaya Qatar, while the banking sector climbed 0.72%, pushed up by National Leasing which advanced 4.66% to be the top winner.
On the other hand, the insurance sector was the only loser declining 2.41%, dragged down by Qatar Insurance which shed 3.61%.
Vodafone Qatar was the most active stock in terms of trading volume with 3.2 million shares, while Qatar Industries achieved the highest liquidity at QAR 31.4 million.
