Dubai market finishes the week positively

19 August 2010

The DFM General Index ended 0.72% higher at 1,492.16 points, lifted by rebounds in the real estate sector. The industry's bellwether Emaar Properties gained 1.88%, closing at Dhs3.25. Banks performed bullish as well, as Shuaa Capital surged 2.70% (at Dhs0.95). Dubai Ports (DP) World jumped 5.66% to $0.523. 18 shares advanced while five securities declined and five ended flat. Traded value doubled to Dhs111.4m, while 68.59m (73% higher).

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