MOSCOW, Nov 5 (PRIME) -- Russian stocks closed higher on Tuesday supported by positive dynamics of Western floors and growing oil prices, analysts said.
The MOEX Russia Index rose 0.65% to 2,949.55 and the RTS increased 0.35% to 1,460.50.
“The Russian stock market started the week with growth amid a positive foreign background. So, purchases in our shares were supported by the situation on the energy market, where the nearest futures for Brent oil were trading above U.S. $62.5 per barrel,” Promsvyazbank chief analyst Bogdan Zvarich said.
“The ‘bulls’ initiative was also supported by the dynamics of the Western stock markets, where a steady wave of growth took place the day before, and the S&P500 index was able to set new historical highs,” the analyst said.
Oil major Rosneft and the Moscow Exchange were among growth leaders, rising by 3.91% and 3.34%, respectively, Zvarich said.
Diamond producer ALROSA was among outsiders, falling by 1.31%.
Below are the MOEX Russia Index’s five most active stocks on Tuesday:
| Company | Change, % | Last price, rbl | Trading volume, bln rbl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sberbank | +0.9 | 238.53 | 19.419 |
| Gazprom | -0.3 | 263.00 | 9.739 |
| Lukoil | -0.22 | 6008.00 | 4.936 |
| Surgutneftegas | -0.3 | 46.115 | 4.579 |
| Rosneft | +3.91 | 451.40 | 3.886 |
(64.0316 rubles – U.S. $1)
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