Weekly summary

The average daily trading volume for the period 21/04 – 25/04 reached JD (6.8) million compared to JD (5.6) million for the last week, a increase of (22.6%). The total trading volume during the week reached JD(34.2) million compared to JD (27.9) million during the last week. Trading a total of (19.7) million shares through (13399) transactions.

Industrial led the trading with JD(16.82) million or (49.16%) of the total trading volume. The Services followed with a JD(10.11) million or (29.55%). Finally, the Financial with a JD(7.29) million representing(21.29%) of the total trading volume.

The shares price index closed at (2440.7) points, compared to (2456.0) points for the last week, a decrease of (0.62%). The Industrial index decreased by (2.15%), the Services index increased by (0.11%), and the Financial index decreased by (0.35%).

The shares of (116) companies were traded, the shares prices of (40) companies rose, and the shares prices of (53) declined.

The top five gainers during the week were, the Northern Cement Co. by (13.68%), Al-faris National Company For Investment & Export by (12.73%), Int'l Arabian Development And Investment Trading Co. by (12.24%), Injaz For Development & Projects by (12.00%), and Specialized Investment Compounds by (10.13%).

The top five losers were, the United Cable Industries by (13.16%), Nopar For Trading And Investment by (9.47%), Specialized Jordanian Investment by (8.57%), Ubour Logistic Services Plc by (8.00%), and The Housing Bank For Trade And Finance by (7.69%).