The general index of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) dropped 16.38 points, or 0.16%, at the beginning of trading on Wednesday, reaching 10,032 points, compared to yesterday's closing. QSE general index was weighed down by a decline in four sectors: Telecoms by 0.01%; Industrials by 0.02%; Banks and Financial Services by 0.21%; and Transportation by 0.55%. On the other hand, the index saw a rise in Real Estate by 1.03%; Insurance by 0.77%; and Consumer Goods and Services by 0.48%. By 10:00 am, 42.392 million shares were traded in 2,417 transactions valued QR 73.232 million. (QNA) Source: Qatar News Agency
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