ISX index higher by 0.579%

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraq’s Stock Exchange (ISX) index went up by 0.579 percent to settle at 207.619 points during Sunday’s session, the sixth this month. Traded shares in Tuesday’s session exceeded 33 billion at a total value of over $71 million by implementing 410 contracts. Shares of 42 companies were traded in today’s session, of which ten shares jumped, 14 slumped, and 18 maintained their previous levels. The banking sector achieved the highest trading volume with 97.8 percent. The Iraqi Stock Exchange, established under Law No. 74 of the year 2004, held its first session on June 24, 2004. The stock market holds three sessions a week: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. SH (P)/SR 1