MOSCOW, Apr 22 (PRIME) -- Russian stocks increased on Monday supported by a jump of oil prices, analysts said.
The MOEX Russia Index rose 0.81% to 2,584.74 and the RTS increased 1.17% to 1,275.59.
“The MOEX Russia Index and the RTS Index remained in plus by the end of trading on Monday thanks to high oil prices,” Veles Capital analyst Yelena Kozhukhova said.
The foreign background was moderately positive. Oil quotations remained in plus and were adding around 2.5% after the U.S. said it will eliminate in May all waivers granted to eight economies allowing them to buy Iranian oil without facing U.S. sanctions.
Trading in the U.S. was mixed, while European floors remained closed for Easter holidays.
Oil company Bashneft’s common and preferred shares were among growth leaders, adding 1.7% and 2.09%, respectively. Power producer Mosenergo and metals and mining company Mechel were among outsiders, losing 2.06% and 0.86%, respectively.
Below are the MOEX Russia Index’s five most active stocks on Monday:
| Company | Change, % | Last price, rbl | Trading volume, bln rbl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sberbank | +1.21 | 233.70 | 10.397 |
| Lukoil | +1.57 | 5690.00 | 1.568 |
| Gazprom | +0.57 | 163.50 | 1.464 |
| Rosneft | +1.76 | 439.60 | 1.048 |
| M.Video | +1.4 | 419.90 | 0.721 |
(63.9602 rubles – U.S. $1)
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