ISX up by 19.479 % on Tuesday

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraq’s Stock Exchange (ISX) index rose by 19.479 percent to settle at 119.217 points during Tuesday’s session, the 10th this month. Traded shares in Tuesday’s session exceeded 4.453 billion at a total value of over 10.116 billion Iraqi dinars (nearly $8.6 million) by implementing 405 contracts. Shares of 46 companies were traded in today’s session, of which 24 shares jumped, 7 slumped, and 15 others maintained their previous levels. The hotel sector achieved the first highest trading volume, accomplishing an increase in its index of 17.781 percent compared to last session. 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. MH (P)/SR 1