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ADX tracks heavy sell-off on DFM and closes lower

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:59 GMT

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange tracked the heavy sell-off on DFM yesterday as it closed down for the seventh consecutive session.

Emaar drags market down

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:23 GMT

Panic selling gripped the Dubai stock market on Sunday as investors reacted to news of the proposed consolidation between market-mover Emaar and three other property developers under the government-owned Dubai Holding group.

Emaar to complete merger with Dubai Holdings' three subsidiaries within 4 months

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:05:02 GMT

(Arabic) Emaar and Dubai Holding companies are evaluating their assets before the merger; Emaar highlights the added value of its merger with Dubai Holding companies.

Short-term rally in Dubai likely

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:45:46 GMT

It's likely the UAE stock markets will react positively, at least in the short term, to the announcement over the weekend that Emaar Properties (Emaar), Dubai Properties, Sama Dubai and Tatweer are in negotiations to consolidate into one entity.

GCC market cap slumps $38bn in 10 days

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:39:25 GMT

A surge in oil prices over the past few weeks has failed to have a sustained impact on regional stock markets as they dived by about $38 billion (Dh140bn) over the past 10 days after gaining nearly $41bn in the previous two weeks.

Foreign investors' trading on DFM last week

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:01:14 GMT

(Arabic) Foreign investors purchase AED1.4 billion worth of shares on DFM during the last week and sell AED1.57 billion

ISX holds one electronic session this week

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:27 GMT

The Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) held one electronic session this week after announcing the suspension of the manual trading.

DFM is Not Yet Out of the Woods, Says DCCI

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:09:04 GMT

Despite the overall overall improvement in sentiment pushing up the Dubai Financial Market, the bourse is not yet out of the woods, said the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Volatility to continue at Saudi bourse

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:41:14 GMT

Saudi shares dived last week amid heavy selling pressures due to deteriorating US and European market indices and fluctuating oil prices.

Amman Stock Exchange on Thursday

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:38:05 GMT

Thursday's trading value amounted to JD28.9 million spread over 15.7 million shares traded through 10,881 transactions.

Top Saudi Investor Fined For Insider Trading

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:30:03 GMT

Saudi Arabia has fined a key local investor and shareholder in several listed companies for insider trading, according to the regulator's website.

Stock investors get richer by QR1.47bn

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:17:57 GMT

Despite a general downtrend witnessed on the Qatari bourse over the past few trading days, investors became richer by QR1.47bn last week as the country's main index rose 74 points, or 1.13 percent, to 6,659.60 at the close of five-day trading yesterday.

KSE price index ends day back in red territory at 8,140 pts

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:12:11 GMT

The price index of Kuwait Stock Exchange was back in red by closing Thursday, slipping to 8,140.2 points at a fall of 48.3 points, while the weighted index came to 456.96 pointss at a fall of 0.38 points.

Investors buy AED 1.408B Shares on DFM. sell AED 1.577B

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:03:22 GMT

Dubai Financial Market announced today that the value of shares bought by foreign investors, or non-UAE nationals, during last week (June 21 - June 25) reached AED 1.408 billion comprising 38.7 per cent of the total value of stocks traded during the period.

MAC: Equity Investment Analysis on the UAE Stock Markets (25-Jun-09)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:13:00 GMT

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KSE price index down 4.9 pts in early trade

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:22:00 GMT

The price index of Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) was down 4.9 points by 10:19 a.m. Thursday to read 8,183.6 points, while the weighted index gained 2.36 points to come to 459.7 points.

Weak markets take toll on UAE's most affluent

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:38:04 GMT

The high net worth individuals (HNWI) in the UAE declined 12.7 per cent to 67,100 in 2008, down from 76,900 a year earlier, according to the latest World Wealth Report by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Capgemini.

Amman Stock Exchange on Wednesday

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:30:42 GMT

Wednesday's trading value amounted to JD26.2 million spread over 15.1 million shares traded through 11,456 transactions.

Mideast M&A Activity Dives 86% In First Half

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:57:24 GMT

Reflecting the tight liquidity situation and an uninspiring financial environment, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Middle East has registered a staggering decline of 86 per cent year-on-year.

KSE price index makes good recovery, ends trade on gain of 120 pts

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:57:44 GMT

The price index of Kuwait Stock Exchange was back in green and showing a good gain of 120 points by end of trade Wednesday to read 8,188.5 points, while the weighted index also kept to green at 457.34 points, an up of 10.1 points.

MAC: Equity Investment Analysis on the UAE Stock Markets (24-Jun-09)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:15:00 GMT

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KSE price index red less than an hour into trade

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:05:35 GMT

The price index of Kuwait Stock Exchange was in red by 9:34 a.m. Wednesday to read 8,064.6 points at a fall of 3.1 points, while the weighted index remained green at 451.18 points, an up of 3.94 points.

Landmark Advisory: Sales Guide - Sales Rate in Dubai (Jun-09)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:36:00 GMT

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Landmark Advisory: Sales Guide - Sale Prices in Abu Dhabi (Jun-09)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:36:00 GMT

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Landmark Advisory: Leasing Guide - Leasing Rates in Dubai (Jun-09)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:36:00 GMT

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