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Tadawul market breaks through 6,000 barrier
March 8, 2011--Saudi Arabia's Tadawul market regained territory on Tuesday,
closing up 2.07% to reach 6,073.79. Sabic crossed the SR100, closing 3.62% higher. Atheeb Telecom posted the largest loss, closing 5.04% lower at SR5.65.
Source: AME Info
NASDAQ Dubai: DP World surge 7.29%
March 8, 2011--The FTSE NASDAQ Dubai UAE 20 Index closed at 1491.960 today, up 4.64%, from the previous close. Maritime port operator DP World jumped 7.29% to close at 57.4 US-Cent.
Jewellery trader Damas International Ltd. plunged 11.11% to close at 0.08 US-Cent. DEPA Ltd., the Dubai-based interior designer, ended flat at 64 US-Cent.
Source: AME Info
Qatar market gains 4.30% as financials surge
March 8, 2011--The QE Index in Doha closed over four percent higher at 8,011.77
Qatar National Bank jumped 5.73% to reach QR136.50 while Al-Khalij Commercial Bank dipped 0.33%, finishing at QR18.14. "Emerging markets offer higher chances than the developed countries these days, as they benefit from rising commodity prices", US economist Nouriel Roubini said a today's Hedge Funds World in Dubai.
Source: AME Info
Bahrain Bourse weakens 0.28%
March 8, 2011--The Manama-based Bahrain stock market closed 0.28% lower at 1,393.15.
Bahrain Telecom, known as Batelco, posted the largest decline, closing down 4.55% at BD0.42. Gains at banks failed to uplift the market, as Islamic bank Al Salam Bank surged 7.84% to reach BD0.055.
Source: AME Info
Real estate share push Abu Dhabi market higher
March 8, 2011--The ADX General Index added 0.96%, finishing at 2,573.05 on higher trading volumes.
Real estate heavyweights Aldar (up 3.15% at Dhs1.31) and Sorouh (2.91% up at Dhs1.07) were the driving forces behind the surge as energy bellwether Taqa declined 0.71% to close at Dhs1.41. Its rival Dana Gas from the emirate of Sharjah added 1.72% to reach Dhs0.60.
Source: AME Info
Bahrain Bourse weakens 0.28%
March 8, 2011--The Manama-based Bahrain stock market closed 0.28% lower at 1,393.15.
Bahrain Telecom, known as Batelco, posted the largest decline, closing down 4.55% at BD0.42. Gains at banks failed to uplift the market, as Islamic bank Al Salam Bank surged 7.84% to reach BD0.055.
Source: AME Info
ADS Securities leverages Abu Dhabi’s strategic location and rising economic prominence to contribute to the global market place
March 7, 2011--Private investors launch $400 million brokerage and trade services provider
New venture is building a large network of leading global liquidity providers
ADS Securities, a full-fledged brokerage and trade services firm that brings significant new opportunities to participants in the global and regional forex, precious metals, commodities, futures and options markets, was launched today in Abu Dhabi. Backed by a capital commitment of $400 million from a group of private investors.
Source: Dubib.com
Tadawul market soars 3.27%
March 7, 2011--The TASI benchmark in Riyadh edged 3.27% higher to reach 5,950.74.
Saudi Fransi Bank was the top gainer (up 9.98% at SR44.10) while bellwether Saudi Basic Industries Corp., known as Sabic, recovered 2.65% to close at SR96.75. Atheeb Telecom plummeted 9.85%, finishing at SR5.95. Eighty-seven securities gained, 49 declined and nine closed even.
Source: AME Info
Financials weigh on Kuwait market, off 0.89%
March 7, 2011--The KSE Market Index dipped 0.89% to close at 6,134.6.
National Bank of Kuwait lost 1.72% to close at KD1.140. Kuwait Investment Co. plummeted 8.33%, finishing at KD0.099. Real estate bellwether Alaqariya surged 15% to reach KD0.0375.
Source: AME Info
Qatar Exchange surges 2.57%
March 7, 2011--On its first trading day after the bank holiday on Sunday, the Doha-based QE Index closed 2.57% higher at 7,681.82. Qatar National Bank added 1.65% to reach QR129.10.
Food and transport company Zad Holding plunged 6.42% to close at QR51. Earlier in the day, Zad Holding Company discloses its preliminary financial statements for the full-year 2010, revealing a net profit of QR63.2min 2010 compared to QR58.9m in 2009. Earnings per Share (EPS) amounted to QR6.28 in 2010 compared to QR5.85 in 2009.
Source: AME Info
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