UAE markets end in positive territory as trading volumes climb | GulfNews.com

UAE markets end in positive territory as trading volumes climb | GulfNews.com:

"UAE markets closed higher yesterday as volumes started climbing in the last two days after a relatively slow post-Eid period last week.
The Dubai stock benchmark DFM General Index rose 0.23 per cent to close at 2670.43. The volume traded jumped to 659.57 million shares from Tuesday’s 472.92 million. The turnover was up by about Dh100 million, from Dh556.45 million to Dh657.95 million. Of the 26 shares traded, 11 advanced, nine retreated and six remained unchanged.
The Abu Dhabi stock measure gained 0.52 per cent to 3921.00. The volume traded jumped to 147.72 million shares from 89.99 million a day earlier. Consumer staples sector led the gains with a 2.89 per cent jump, followed by telecom and banks."

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