A.SREENIVASA REDDY (ABU DHABI)
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) reported total transactions worth over Dh1 billion on Monday.
The general index of the ADX (FADGI) fell by a marginal 0.19% to close at 9,356 points. The market witnessed 19,225 trades, involving 268 million shares with a total value of over Dh1 billion.
The trading session saw prices of 37 companies rise, while 26 companies experienced a decline. Additionally, 10 companies closed unchanged compared to their previous closing prices.
The market capitalisation of listed companies reached Dh2.831 trillion.
Gulf Cement, ADNOC Logistics and Services and Apex Investment are among the gainers while Fujairah Cement Industries, RAK for White Cement & Construction Materials and Abu Dhabi National Hotels were among those who experienced decline.
In the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the general index (DFMGI) rose by 0.75% to close at 4,325 points. The trading session witnessed approximately 9,737 trades involving 170 million shares with a total value of Dh292 million.
The trading session saw prices of 21 companies rise, while 11 companies experienced a decline. Additionally, 12 companies closed unchanged compared to their previous closing prices.
Amanat holdings, Commercial Bank of Dubai, DFM and Emirates Reem Investments Company are among the gainers while National International Holding, Al Salam Sudan Bank, Taaleem Holdings, Shuaa Captial are among those who experienced declines.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's benchmark index rose 0.1%, with Saudi Telecom Company advancing 2.4%.
The Qatari benchmark advanced 0.5%, led by a 1.1% rise in Qatar National Bank