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  • Shuaa Capital de-lists from Kuwait Stock Exchange


    Shuaa Capital confirms that its shares have now been de-listed from the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE") with effect from 1 January 2009, pursuant to the decision taken by the company's shareholders in June 2008.? Press Release - 07Jan 07:19GMT
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  • Brokers see upward trend at ASE


    Brokers and analysts expect share prices at the Amman bourse to fluctuate this month but the trend is likely to be upward as investors await the companies' 2008 fiscal result. Jordan Times - 07Jan 06:28GMT
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  • Listed firms 2nd best GCC performer


    The net profits of UAE companies listed on its two stock exchanges are projected to have jumped by nearly 33 per cent in 2008 to turn the country into the second best stock performer in the region, according to a bank survey. Emirates Business 24/7 - 07Jan 06:23GMT
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  • Profit taking to affect movement on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange


    The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is projected to suffer profit-taking movements during the next few sessions despite the index continuing its rebound for the second session this year. Emirates Business 24/7 - 07Jan 06:14GMT
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  • DFM down as investors lock profits


    Investors in Dubai moved in on expected lines to lock profits on Tuesday after Monday's hefty gains, bringing the benchmark down by more than one per cent. Gulf News - 07Jan 05:23GMT
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  • Pre-Empting PE Firms
    Many publicly traded companies are outmaneuvered by private equity firms that swoop in, buy them, and resell them at a premium - often after only a short holding period. But public companies are not helpless, says Booz.
  • ME IPO Activity Declines
    Saudi Arabia raises 78% of all IPO capital in the region during 2008 YTD, UAE followed with 10.3% and Egypt with 4.7%.
 
  • Biggest Losers
    Global stocks suffered a catastrophic 2008, during which many key markets were decimated. Here is a list of 20 of the biggest losers among world stock market indices in percentage points over the past 12 months.
  • Don't Expect A Rally
    There will be no major Gulf stock market rally in 2009 large enough to wipe out this year's losses.
 
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UAE Markets In 2009
 
Deon Vernooy, Head of Asset Management at Emirates Investment Services, looks at the UAE stock market, and talks about his view for 2009.
Dubai Eye - 07 Jan 2009

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Saudi SE 
+ 0.61%
Dubai FM 
+ 1.57%
Abu Dhabi SE 
- 0.56%
Kuwait SE 
- 0.95%
Doha SM 
- 2.42%
Muscat SM 
+ 0.33%
Bahrain SE 
+ 0.05%
Cairo SE 
- 0.41%
Amman SE 
+ 0.41%
Casablanca SE 
- 1.99%
Beirut SE 
0.00%
Tunis SE 
+ 0.17%
 
Last Value 5,322.22
Net Change
+ 32.49
YTD Change
+ 10.81%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 10.02
GCC P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 8.00
07Jan09 13:39GMT
 
Last Value 1,771.32
Net Change
+ 27.42
YTD Change
+ 8.25%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 4.98
GCC P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 8.00
07Jan09 10:04GMT
 
Last Value 2,541.16
Net Change
- 14.38
YTD Change
+ 6.32%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 6.53
GCC P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 8.00
07Jan09 10:05GMT
 
Last Value 7,428.70
Net Change
- 71.30
YTD Change
- 4.55%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 6.79
GCC P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 8.00
07Jan09 09:36GMT
 
Last Value 6,292.97
Net Change
- 155.93
YTD Change
- 8.61%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 9.06
GCC P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 8.00
07Jan09 09:37GMT
 
Last Value 5,462.43
Net Change
+ 18.17
YTD Change
+ 0.39%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 7.36
GCC P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 8.00
07Jan09 09:13GMT
 
Last Value 1,792.59
Net Change
+ 0.88
YTD Change
- 0.64%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 7.60
GCC P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 8.00
05Jan09 09:38GMT
 
Last Value 4,711.85
Net Change
- 19.43
YTD Change
+ 2.51%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 6.89
North Africa P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 9.72
06Jan09 13:11GMT
 
Last Value 2,816.75
Net Change
+ 11.49
YTD Change
+ 2.11%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 16.13
Levant P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 15.26
07Jan09 11:20GMT
 
Last Value 9,571.81
Net Change
- 194.08
YTD Change
- 12.86%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 16.32
North Africa P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 9.72
07Jan09 15:59GMT
 
Last Value 808.53
Net Change
0.00
YTD Change
+ 1.09%
P/E (TTM)
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 13.44
Levant P/E
The Price to Earnings ratio is calculated based on the current market capital divided by the earnings of the latest four quarters (trailing 12 months - TTM) for all companies in that market or region whose earnings are not negative
 15.26
06Jan09 22:00GMT
 
Last Value 2,960.62
Net Change
+ 4.92
YTD Change
+ 2.45%
07Jan09 14:56GMT
 
 Total Market Cap USD 770,649,980,677
 Volume 951,722,730
 Value Traded USD 2,487,972,648
 Transactions 228,635
 Traded / Listed Stocks 662 / 1385
 Stocks Movement 270 Up - 302 Down - 90 Unchanged
 07Jan09 15:59GMT
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Company Ranking
Ranked by Market Cap 
Based on yesterday's close
 | No. of Employees | Total revenue
  Company Country Market
Capital
($mil)
1 Nafais Holding Kuwait 291
2 Saudi Printing and Packaging Company Saudi Arabia 249
3 Privatization Holding Company Kuwait 223
4 Arab International Company for Education and Investment Jordan 216
5 Suez Canal Company For Technology Settling Egypt 189
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