Bahrain Stock Indices Rise Amid Sector Gains
Manama: Bahrain's stock market indices saw an uptick as the Bahrain All Share Index closed at 1,902.67 points, reflecting an increase of 10.40 points from its previous closing. This rise was attributed to positive performances in the communication services, financial, materials, and real estate sectors.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Bahrain Islamic Index also experienced growth, closing at 802.11 points with an increase of 4.13 points. The trading session saw 100 equity transactions, involving a volume of 1,924,212 shares valued at BD 631,029.
Investors showed a significant preference for the financial sector, which accounted for 71.32% of the total value of securities traded during the session.
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