Kuwait bourse opens trading Thursday on mixed board

Trading at Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) started on Thursday on a mixed board, with the weighted index reading 475.58 points, with a minor gain of 0.87 points, by 9:15 a.m. The price index went down by 15.39 points, reaching 8,391.95 points, while the KSX 15 index, which reflects trading in blue-chips, read 1,105.49 points, a gain of 3.68 points. Number of trades amounted to 1,934 deals at the time, worth KD 12,914,262. 102, and volume stood at 112,774,189 shares. Top volume shares were of National Ranges Company (Mayadeen), Gulf Finance House, Ithmar Bank, Sokouk Holding Company, and Privatization Holding Company. Meanwhile, Amar for Finance and Leasing Company, Ras Al-Khaimah Company (PSC), National Industries Group, Burgan Company for Well Drilling, Ifa Hotels and Resorts Company stocks were top gainers.