Russian stocks mixed on corporate news, weakening ruble
MOSCOW, Aug 2 (PRIME) -- The Russian stock market closed with mixed dynamics on Wednesday amid financial reports of some companies and the weakening ruble, analysts said.
The MOEX Russia Index rose 0.41% to 3,106.46 and the RTS decreased 1.48% to 1,040.15.
“Strong operating and financial results of Russian issuers continue to favor the activity of bulls. Bearish sentiment is supported by the weakening ruble,” Freedom Finance Global’s Senior Analyst Natalya Milchakova said.
Today, the MOEX Russia Index continued to grow following the foreign currency exchange rate, which supports export sectors, Vladimir Lyashchuk, senior analyst at Promsvyazbank, said.
According to portfolio manager at managing company Pervaya Sofya Kirsanova, the MOEX Russia Index grew on expectations of interim dividends from some companies.
The shares of Far-Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) outperformed the market rising by 20.11% on the news about plans to expand the capacity of the Vladivostok Trade Port.
Below are the MOEX Russia Index’ five most active stocks on Monday:
Company | Change, % | Last price, rbl | Trading volume, bln rbl |
---|---|---|---|
FESCO | +20.11 | 120.04 | 11.778 |
Sberbank | -0.06 | 268.35 | 11.473 |
NCSP | +16.2 | 11.91 | 7.567 |
Sovcomflot | +7.56 | 106.8 | 7.511 |
Lukoil | +0.67 | 6048.5 | 7.393 |
(91.7755 rubles – U.S. $1)
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