The benchmark index of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) extended its rally to the second successive day, closing on Thursday at 2098.17 points, an increase of 0.19%, or 3.98 points.

Trading volume reached 7.0 million shares, at a turnover of JOD 5.6 million, traded through 3,469 transactions.

Shares of 132 companies were traded, 49 companies rose, 35 declined, and 48 companies remained unchanged.

On all sectors level, the financial index increased by 0.36%, the services index inched down by 0.16%, and the industrial index inched up by 0.06%.

The services index increased, backed by Lafarge Cement by 1.64% and Universal Modern Industries by 1.21%, regardless the decrease of both Arab Potach Co. by 1.20% and Jordan Phosphate Mines Co by 1.96%.

The services index decreased, pressured by the decline of both Jordan Petroleum Refinery Co by 1.21% and Arab Banking Corporation by 1%.

The top three gainers were the Taameer Jordan Holdings Public Shareholding Company by 7.69%, Deera Investment & Real Estate Development Co by 4.76%, and Al-safweh For Financial Investments Co. by 4.71%.

The top three decliners were Middle East Specialized Cables Company by 5.00%, Ready Mix Concrte And Construction Supplies by 4.91%, and Specialized Jordanian Investment by 4.88%.