ISX remains stable on Tuesday

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraq’s Stock Exchange (ISX) index was stable on Tuesday and settled at 69.672 points, the same like the previous session. Traded shares in Tuesday’s session exceeded 2 billion at a total value of over 2.394 billion Iraqi dinars (nearly $2.143 million) by implementing 75 contracts. Shares of 46 companies were traded in today’s session, of which 15 shares jumped, 7 slumped, and 24 others maintained their previous levels. The banking sector achieved the second highest trading volume with 48.3 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