Tuesday 12 April 2011

MIDEAST STOCKS-Qatar at 8-wk high, Egypt slips on uncertainty | News by Country | Reuters

Qatar's index ended at an eight-week high on Monday as Industries Qatar (IQCD.QA: Quote) gained on expectations of strong earnings, while Egypt's benchmark .EGX30 fell on investors concerns about political uncertainty.

Industries Qatar rose 1.8 percent. The company is forecast to post a net profit rise of 43 percent, according to an average of analyst estimates. ID:nLDE73A1AV]

Qatar's benchmark rose 1 percent to end at its highest level since Feb. 15, outperforming regional markets, a trend analysts expect to continue.

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