Russian stocks mixed on external factors, stronger ruble

MOSCOW, Jun 10 (PRIME) -- The Russian stock market closed without single dynamics on Thursday under the influence of external factors and the ruble’s appreciation, analysts said.

The MOEX Russia Index fell 0.41% to 3,827.71 and the RTS increased 0.16% to 1,677.36.

“The MOEX Russia Index and RTS did not show single dynamics by the end of trading feeling the impact of external factors and the ruble,” Veles Capital analyst Yelena Kozhukhova said.

The foreign background was moderately positive. Trading in the U.S. started with growth of three main indices, which were adding around 0.3% by the end of the Russian session. Neutral moods were seen on European floors.

The nearest futures for Brent and WTI oil retreated from the day’s lows by the end of the day and were adding within 0.5%.

Oil pipeline monopoly Transneft’s preferred shares added 7.47% on dividend decisions of Caspian Pipeline Consortium, where it manages a stake.

Diamond giant ALROSA rose 3% after releasing strong operating results for May.

Gas producer Novatek was among outsiders, losing 3.01%. Real estate developer PIK Group fell 2.42%.

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

Company	Change, %	Last price, rbl	Trading volume, bln rbl
Gazprom	+0.07	275.83	9.422
Sberbank	-0.15	314.30	8.603
ALROSA	+3	133.39	8.541
Rosneft	-1.78	538.50	7.188
Lukoil	-0.29	6568.00	6.731

(72.0829 rubles – U.S. $1)

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