Amman: Trading volume of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) totaled JD8.7 million on Thursday, with 4.8 million shares exchanged through 3,429 transactions. The ASE general price index closed at 3,531 points, registering an increase of 0.13% compared to the previous session.
According to Jordan News Agency, out of the 103 listed companies that were traded, 26 ended the day with higher stock prices, while 37 saw declines. The remaining companies did not experience any change in their stock prices.
In terms of sector performance, the industrial index saw a rise of 0.93%. However, both the financial and services indices experienced a slight decline, each edging down by 0.03%. The mixed performance of sector indices reflects the varied market dynamics within the exchange during the trading session.
The overall increase in the ASE general price index, despite the mixed sector performance, indicates a resilient market, with a significant number of stocks showing gains despite broader economic challenges.