Weekly summary

The average daily trading volume for the period 07/04 – 08/04 reached JD (2.1) million compared to JD (3.3) million for the last week, a decrease of (36.6%). The total trading volume during the week reached JD(4.2) million compared to JD (16.7) million during the last week. Trading a total of (5.1) million shares through (2643) transactions.

Financial led the trading with JD(2.11) million or (50.02%) of the total trading volume. The Services followed with a JD(1.56) million or (36.88%). Finally, the Industrial with a JD(0.55) million representing(13.10%) of the total trading volume.

The shares price index closed at (2437.2) points, compared to (2442.0) points for the last week, a decrease of (0.2%). The Financial index increased by (0.78%), the Services index decreased by (2.6%), and the Industrial index increased by (0.31%).

The shares of (95) companies were traded, the shares prices of (41) companies rose, and the shares prices of (23) declined.

The top five gainers during the week were, the Al-quds Ready Mix by (5.94%), Century Investment Group by (5.88%), Afaq Holding For Investment & Real Estate Development Co. P.l.c by (4.55%), Amwaj Properties by (4.55%), and Noor Capital Markts For Diversified Investments by (4.41%).

The top five losers were, the National Cable & Wire Manufacturing by (9.09%), Jordan Petroleum Refinery by (7.46%), The Jordan Worsted Mills by (5.56%), Jordanian Duty Free Shops by (5.41%), and Dar Al Aman For Islamic Finance by (3.70%).