MOSCOW, Dec 29 (PRIME) -- Russian stocks increased on Saturday amid a moderately positive foreign background, but investor activity was low ahead of the New Year’s Eve, analysts said.
The MOEX Russia Index rose 0.46% to 2,369.33 and the RTS increased 0.24% to 1,068.72.
In 2018, the MOEX Russia Index increased 12.3%, while the RTS index fell 7.42%.
Foreign stock floors were closed on Saturday. On Friday, trading in Europe closed on an optimistic note, while trading in the U.S. closed with mixed dynamics of main indices. Oil prices grew on Friday after a recent decline.
Oil pipeline monopoly Transneft’s preferred shares and power producer Mosenergo were among growth leaders, adding 4.62% and 3.7%, respectively.
Below are the MOEX Russia Index’s five most active stocks on Saturday:
| Company | Change, % | Last price, rbl | Trading volume, bln rbl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sberbank | -0.11 | 186.30 | 1.706 |
| Gazprom | +0.33 | 153.50 | 0.445 |
| Rosneft | +1.54 | 432.50 | 0.403 |
| Mosenergo | +3.7 | 2074.00 | 0.349 |
| Lukoil | +0.84 | 4997.00 | 0.286 |
(69.5218 rubles – U.S. $1)
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