Real estate, banks sectors drag ADX into red

Abu Dhabi-Mubasher: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) opened in the red, weighed by the real estate and banks sectors.

The general index fell 1.09% to reach 3,773.27 points by 10:40am UAE time.

The energy sector slid 3.8% after Dana Gas retreated 4.8%.

The real estate sector levelled down 3.5% after Aldar Properties decreased 3.3%.

The banks sector sank 1.3% due to a decline in First Gulf Bank by 1.46%.

Etisalat was the most active company after generating AED 9.65 million after 614,120 shares were traded through 29 transactions.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 26-Jan-2016 06:50 (GMT)