Two sectors push up ADX at Thursday’s close

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) ended Thursday’s trading session a positive performance, hitting the highest level in three years, supported by the growth of the telecommunication and banks sectors.

The general index hiked 177.73 points, or 3.69%, ending the last session of the week at 4,997.56 points.

The ADX’s trading volume reached 159.075 million shares exchanged with a turnover of AED 507.841 million through 2,425 transactions.

The telecommunication sector topped risers with 5.24%, followed by the bank sector after First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) grew 6.46%.

Meanwhile, the investment sector headed decliners after losing 5.25%, followed by the energy sector with 0.9%.

The real estate sector shed 0.32% as Eshraq Properties dipped 2.79%. 

Mubasher Contribution Time: 14-Mar-2019 12:01 (GMT)
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