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UAE shares gain as investors remain bullish after Expo win
December 2, 2013--UAE's stock measures gained on Monday as investors remained bullish after last week's Expo win, which brought to Dubai the rights to host the event in 2020.
Monday's increase comes on the back of Thursday's high-volume trading, which saw Dubai's stock index receding after reaching an intraday high of 3,020 to finally end at 2,946. Markets were closed on Sunday on account of UAE's 42nd National Day.
Transport sector index crosses 6,000-mark
November 29, 2013--Saudi Arabia's benchmark Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) finished to the upside at 8,325.28 points Thursday, adding 24.63 points further or 0.30 percent.
While curving in the upward territory throughout the day it rose to a maximum gain of 53.8 points. TASI also logged a healthy YTD return of 22.41 percent. All market cap indices ended the day in the green district. Most of the major sectors closed in the green territory, accumulating an aggregate of nearly 510 points.
QE sustains bull run on continued buy interests
November 28, 2013--Buying interests--especially in transport, telecom and consumer goods --yesterday extended the bullish momentum on the Qatar Exchange for the second day.
Domestic institutions continued to be net buyers but with lesser vigour as the 20-stock Qatar Index (based on price data) gained 0.21% to 10,375.06 points. The market, which is up 24.12% year-to-date, yesterday witnessed losers outnumbering gainers. The key index has been remaining above the 10,000 mark since November 11. Local retail investors were seen to extend buying support, resulting in their reduced net selling.
Dubai shares jump after Expo win
November 28, 2013--Dubai's shares gained on Thursday after the emirate won the right to host the World Expo in 2020, although the surge of more than four per cent in early trading was short-lived.
At close, Dubai Financial Market General Index advanced 1.62 per cent to 2945.91, on the hopes that the win may drive real estate and construction stocks higher and boost the economy.
Gulf mostly declines, Dubai up before expo decision
November 27, 2013--Most Gulf bourses declined yesterday in a wave of profit-taking triggered partly by oil's temporary weakness in the aftermath of the world powers' nuclear deal with Iran.
The main stock index in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, shed 0.6% yesterday. Dubai, however, rose 0.6% as investors made last-minute bets on its bid to host the Expo 2020 world fair. The winning bid is to be announced after the close today.
Saudi Arabia's Dar Al Arkan raises $300 million through sukuk
November 26, 2013--Today, the Tadawul All Share Index closed unchanged at 8,337.78 points. Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company gained one per cent, hitting SR10.05.
Earlier in the day, Dar Al Arkan announced the successful closing of the second Islamic bond (sukuk) tranche under its International Islamic Sukuk Programme, raising SR1.1 billion ($300 million). The order book for the second tranche was opened on Tuesday, Nov. 19 2013 and closed yesterday afternoon, November 20, 2013.
UAE indices rise moderately
November 26, 2013--UAE shares rose continued to trade sideways as Dubai's stock benchmark index rose moderately and Abu Dhabi's measure remained flat. Investors remained cautious a day before the Expo 2020 decision on Wednesday.
The Dubai Financial Market General Index rose 0.56 per cent to close at 2884.53. The total number of shares traded stood at 279.91 million that were worth Dh481.51 million. Of the 29 stocks traded, 16 advanced, 11 declined and two remained unchanged.
UAE shares decline as investors sit on sidelines
November 26, 2013--Majority of shares dropped on Monday amid declining volumes as investors continued to remain on the sidelines ahead of Wednesday's Expo 2020 decision, in which Dubai is a candidate city.
Trading volumes in Dubai stock exchange fell to 261.02 million shares from Sunday's 428.35 million and turnover was down 39.89 per cent to Dh406.73 million.
Dubai market falls further ahead of World Expo 2020 vote
November 25, 2013--The DFM General Index lost for the second day straight on Monday, November 25, closing 0.31 per cent lower at 2,868.56 points.
Kuwait-based logistics giant Agility gained the most, ending 11.70 per cent at Dhs10.05. Developer Mazaya posted the biggest drop, finishing 9.45 per cent lower at Dhs1.15. Arabtec Holding was the most liquid share, finishing 2.30 per cent lower at Dhs2.55. Dubai Islamic Bank gained 0.23 per cent, hitting Dhs4.38.
Iran nuclear deal no help for Dubai market
November 25, 2013--The DFM General Index closed on Sunday, November 24, 0.48 per cent lower at 2,877.37 points.
The last-minute compromise reached between the five permanent UN Security Council members, plus German and the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tehran's nuclear energy programme in Geneva, failed to raise the sentiment. Emaar slipped by 1.60 per cent to Dhs6.16. Its rival Union Properties (UPP) fell by 0.11 per cent to Dhs0.945.
