The Dubai Financial Market index ended trading on Wednesday with a rise of 0.43 percent, gaining about 25.29 points to reach a level of 5859.94 points.
The market recorded total liquidity of AED 584.918 million, through a trading volume of 211.157 million shares, through the execution of 13,168 transactions.
Regarding the large deals recorded today, the market witnessed a deal on the shares of Union Energy Holding Company, with a volume of 26.8 million shares, with a total value of 80.4 million dirhams.
The market capitalization of Dubai Financial Market shares reached approximately 961.694 billion dirhams at the close of trading today, compared to 957.318 billion dirhams in yesterday’s session, an increase of 4.376 billion dirhams, equivalent to approximately 0.46%.
Positive performance prevailed among stocks at the close of trading today, with shares of 25 companies rising, compared to a decline in shares of 20 companies, while shares of 6 companies remained unchanged.
Top performing stocks
The National International Holding Company's stock topped the list of the most rising stocks, after it rose by 5.16%. This list included the following stocks:
The biggest losers
The stock of Sukoon Takaful topped the list of the biggest losers, declining by 4.96%. This list included the following stocks:
Most actively traded stocks by trading value
Emaar Properties' stock topped the list of most active stocks in terms of value, with trades amounting to AED 163.942 million. This list included the following stocks:
Most actively traded stocks by volume
Drake & Scull topped the list of most actively traded stocks by volume, with 35.558 million shares changing hands. The list included the following stocks:
Market sector performance
The performance of sectors on the Dubai Financial Market varied during today's trading session. The consumer goods sector led the gainers, rising 1.499%, while the telecommunications sector declined by 0.330%. The basic materials sector remained unchanged. The sector performance was as follows:
