The benchmark index of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) turned higher at today’s session boosted by financial and services sectors.

The index rose by 0.49% at Monday’s session trading in a green territory and closed at 2127.13 points.

Total of 7.4 million shares were traded through 3,544 transactions at a turnover of JOD 7.2 million.

Out of 130 companies participated in trading today of which 68 companies rose, 30 declined while the remaining ones kept flat.

At the sector level, the services index increased by 0.78% and the financial index rose by 0.52% while the industrial index plunged by 0.11%.

The top three gainers were, the Jordan Express Tourist Transport by 7.10%, International Cards Company by 6.90% and Middle East Specialized Cables Company/mesc_jordan Plc by 5.88%.

On the other hand, the top three losers were, Resources Company For Development And Investment Plc by 6.67%, Arab Union International Insurance by 4.88% and Real Estate Development by 4.76%.

Yesterday, the index plunged by 0.35% losing 7.43 points and closed at 2116.75 points.

Translated by: Mohamed Massoud