QSE gains 22 points as consumer goods sector witnesses maximum buying interests

QSE gains 22 points as consumer goods sector witnesses maximum buying interests:

The Qatar Stock Exchange remained above 10,400 levels for most part of the day on Sunday although it settled below it, but overall it gained 22 points.

Consumer goods sector witnessed maximum buying interests as the 20-stock Qatar Index settled 0.21% higher at 10,390.01points, which is up 21.9% year-to-date.

Market capitalisation grew QR29mn or 0.05% to QR581.75bn, mainly on account of midcap equities. Non-Qatari individuals and domestic institutions were seen bullish on the market, where Islamic stocks were seen gaining faster than the other indices.