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Abu Dhabi bourse gains the sixth session straight
September 12, 2012--Abu Dhabi market gauge rose to a six-month high, closing up 0.21% at 2,602.20 Wednesday.
The six-day gainig streak was fuelled by Sorouh (up 2.50%), Aldar (gaining 1.60%) and RAK Properties (2.86% higher). Gulf Cement Co. lost the most (off 2.04%), while bellwether share Etislat finish flat. Like in Dubai, trading volumes increased as 82.5m shares worth Dhs105.3m changed hands.
UAE central bank sees encouraging growth prospects for economy
September 12, 2012--The UAE central bank has said growth prospects of the country's economy are encouraging while banks operating in the country are well-equipped to deal with major stress scenarios and contingencies, Reuters has reported.
"As regards the prospects for 2012, the UAE economy may achieve better results than the International Monetary Fund estimate of 3.5% growth," it said in its inaugural financial stability review. Non-oil growth is expected to reach around 4% this year, and inflation would remain moderate in line with the IMF's estimate of 1.5% for the year, the bank said.
Oil price recovery helps Saudi market to stay afloat
September 11, 2012--The Tadawul All-Share Index advanced by 0.20% Tuesday, closing at 7,086.80 points as market bellwether Saudi Basic Industries Corpodation or Sabic, the world's first petrochemicals producer, gained 0.83% to hit SR91.25.
Oil prices (U. S. crude) hit a three-week high at above $97 per barrel. In the last four weeks, the "black gold" gained 4.55% in value. Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Company extended its position above an all-time high, closing 8.23% to reach SR125. After hitting a 3.5-year high, Allied Cooperative Insurance Group fell on profit booking, ending down 6.80% at SR45.30.
Bahraini banks sluggish, Batelco advances
September 11, 2012--The Bahrain All-Share Index lost 0.40% Tuesday, finishing at 1,072.51 points.
National Bank of Bahrain or NBB lost the most (off 5.56%), while Islamic bank Ithmaar and Ahli United Bank ended flat. Shares of Bahrain Telecom, known as Batelco, advanced half a percentage point. The Bahrain Bourse has lost 6.22% since January 1, representing the worst year-to-date performance in the GCC (as yet).
Qatar Exchange extends range trading
September 11, 2012--Doha's market bellwether Industries Qatar slipped 0.14% to QR138.30 Tuesday, weighing on the market measure QE 20 (off 0.04% at 8,474.70 points.
Since August, the gauge has been trading in a range between 8,400 to 8,500 points. Qatar National Bank or QNB bucked today's trend by advancing 0.30% to reach QR133.40. The country's largest lender has been trading in a corridor between QR130 to QR140 since November 2011.
Abu Dhabi market extends gaining streak into fifth session
September 11, 2012--The ADX General Index added 0.16% Tuesday to reach 2,596.73, as Etialat was once again the main market driver.
The UAE's first telco provider advanced slightly to reach Dhs9.56. Market heavyweights Dana Gas, Aldar Properties and Sorouh Real Estate closed unchanged. Some 58m shares worth Dhs92.1m changed hands.
Dubai market ends flat while market breadth remains in the red
September 11, 2012--Despite the overall negative performance at markets in Asia and Europe on Tuesday, the DFMGI closed 0.02% higher at 1,557.45 points.
Real estate maintenance and MEP specialist Drake and Scull International or DSI gained the most, ending up 0.93% higher at Dhs0.87. Emaar Properties added 0.30% to reach Dhs3.37. Eight shares advanced, 13 declined and seven ended even. Telecom operator du was the most liquid declining share, finishing off 1.50% at Dhs3.40. Some 92m shares were traded, valued at Dhs101m.
Bahraini banks sluggish, Batelco advances
September 11, 2012--The Bahrain All-Share Index lost 0.40% Tuesday, finishing at 1,072.51 points.
National Bank of Bahrain or NBB lost the most (off 5.56%), while Islamic bank Ithmaar and Ahli United Bank ended flat. Shares of Bahrain Telecom, known as Batelco, advanced half a percentage point. The Bahrain Bourse has lost 6.22% since January 1, representing the worst year-to-date performance in the GCC (as yet).
Saudi Stock Exchange loses slightly
September 10, 2012--The Saudi Arabian Tasi market measure fell 0.33% to 7,072.6 points Sunday amid volatile input from Asian and Western markets.
Allied Cooperative Insurance Group gained the most (up 10% at SR48.60). Sabic remained in a stutter mode, ended down 0.30% at SR90.50. Dar Alarkan Real Estate Development Company declined 2% to SR10.
Al Meera dips, extends Islamic financing facilities
September 10, 2012--The QE Index fell recovered 0.23% to close at 8,477.76 points Monday.
Al Meera Consumer Goods slipped 0.12% to QR166. Earlier in the day Al Meera said announced that Barwa Bank has extended to the company's Islamic banking facilities amounting to QR900m, "which will be used to repay all existing bank debts in full, and to finance future expansion and acquisition plans of the company and its subsidiaries," Al Meera said in a statement to the Qatara Exchange in Doha.
