Russian stocks close mixed amid contradictory background

MOSCOW, Jul 28 (PRIME) -- Russian stocks closed mixed on Tuesday amid a contradictory foreign background, analysts said.  

The MOEX Russia Index rose by 0.37% to 2,895.45 and the RTS decreased by 0.67% to 1,257.69.

“The MOEX Russia Index and the RTS index did not show single dynamics by the end of trading due to contradictory internal and external factors,” Veles Capital analyst Yelena Kozhukhova said.

The foreign background was mixed. Trading in the U.S. started with a decline of three main indices, which were losing 0.1–0.3% by the end of the Russian session. Neutral moods were seen on European floors.

The nearest futures for Brent and WTI oil were losing 0.5–1.5% by the end of trading in Russia after mixed dynamics during the day.

Retailer Lenta was among growth leaders, with its depositary receipts adding 8.2% receiving support from the publication of strong operating and financial results on Monday.

Tech giant Mail.ru’s global depositary receipts rose 3.66%.

National flagship carrier Aeroflot was among outsiders, losing 4.61% pressured by the news about the governmental approval of the company’s additional share offering with the state keeping control over the firm.

Below are the MOEX Russia Index’ five most active stocks on Tuesday:

Company	Change, %	Last price, rbl	Trading volume, bln rbl
Polyus	-3.57	16631.50	8.846
Lukoil	+0.73	5050.00	5.202
Sberbank	-0.22	216.42	5.046
Yandex	-0.26	4112.20	4.987
Norilsk Nickel	-0.51	19690.00	4.894

(71.5850 rubles – U.S. $1)

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