NABLUS, March 15, 2012 (WAFA) – The Al-Quds Index of the Palestine Exchange (PEX) closed Thursday trading at 487.75 points, up by 2.15points (0.44%), compared to Wednesday trading, according to the PEX daily report.

A total of 275,941 shares were traded for a value of $462,363.81 executed during 198 transactions.

Shares of 20 companies were traded. Share price increased in six companies and decreased in five others.

Top five gainers: NSC by (4.35%), JCC by (3.48%), BOP by (2.24%), GCOM by (2.04%), AMB by (1.25%).

The decliners: ABRAJ by (-4.5%), AIG by (-3.13%), LADAEN by       (-2.56%), AQARIYA by (-1.32%), UCI by (-1.25%).

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