Banks, energy boost ADX at Monday's close

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s (ADX) general index rose 0.37%, or 16.85 points, to 4,601.95 points on Monday, pushed up by the banks and energy sectors. 

The ADX’s trading volume surged to 86.66 million shares from 49.9 million on Sunday, while the market's liquidity nearly doubled to AED 172 million, compared to AED 69.76 million in the previous session.

The banks sector led the market’s gainers, growing 0.97%, after First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) added 1.37%.

The energy sector went up 14%, as ADNOC Distribution levelled up 0.38%.

Meanwhile, the telecommunication sector and its only stock Etisalat shed 0.56% each.

The real estate sector lost 0.25%, after Eshraq Properties and RAK Properties fell 1.28% and 1.20%, respectively. 

Mubasher Contribution Time: 15-Jan-2018 11:50 (GMT)
Mubasher Last Update Time: 15-Jan-2018 11:52 (GMT)