UAE market news & discussions for 12 November 2009The Abu Dhabi stock market was almost unchanged again, rising just 0.02%, or half a point, to 2968 points from turnover of AED 293m. The Dubai stockmarket fell 1.75% to 2167 points from turnover of AED 669m. On the Nasdaq Dubai at 1400 UAE time, DP World is down 4.0%, Damas is down 1.9%, Depa is unchanged, and DGS are up 0.72%. UAE financial news - latest news from Reuters, Bloomberg and UAE mediaDubai Financial MarketEmaar Properties (EMAAR) was the only stock in Dubai with turnover of more than AED 100m, falling 2.8% to 4.44 from AED 408m. Gulf General Investment (GGICO) was the worst loser on trading of more than AED 1m (marginally), closing 5% limit down at 1.46. Dubai Refreshments (DRC) fell 4.7% on low volumes, Al Madina Finance (ALMADINA) fell 3.7%, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications (DU) 3.2%, Arabtec (ARTC) 3.1%, and the remaining losers were down less than 3%. There were only two gainers, ALSALAMBANK up 0.81%, and Arab Insurance Group (ARIG) up 5.0%, both on low volumes. Abu Dhabi Securities ExchangeAldar Properties (ALDAR), up 1.5%, and Sorouh Real Estate (SOROUH), up 1.8%, were the top stocks by turnover on the ADX today, both trading just over AED 100m worth, and Sorouh was the top gainer of the more active stocks. National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCTH) and Union Cement (UCC) were the top gainers, both 10% limit up but on low trading. National Marine Dredging (NMDC) was up 3.7%, also on low volumes. The remaining gainers were up less than 2%. Fujairah National Bank (NBF) was the worst loser, closing 10% limit down, but from just one small trade. Dana Gas (DANA) was the worst loser on trading of more than AED 1m, falling 2.6% to 1.11, Abu Dhabi National Energy (TAQA) fell 0.72% from low volumes, and the other 9 losers were down on turnover of less than AED 1m each. | |