Thursday, November 26, 2009

POMSOX Update

THURSDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2009

LOCAL STOCKS

The local bourse closed high yesterday with substantial number of volumes changing hands for BSP, NBO and OSH with others trailing behind. BSP gained 2.81 percent while OSH gained 0.06 percent after weak finish yesterday. Other stocks remain unchanged as of last trade. NBO in London ended the day stronger at £3.825 gaining 2.5 percent.



The market this morning may open high on the back of continued positive leads from the overseas markets. Encouraging economic data from US edged up US stocks, however, US dollar tumbled by 0.7% to an almost 15 -months low against basket of currencies . Mining, oil and gas companies are expected perform better today at the back of depreciating US currency.

Kina this morning is up buying 0.4315 and selling 0.3906 aussie.

LOCAL NEWS

LGL: Lihir Gold Limited (LGL) declared an interim dividend of US$0.015 (1.5 US cents) per ordinary share on 29th October 2009.

MSTG: Metal Storm has announced the equity and debt subscription agreement for an investment of US$35 million by Assure Fast Holdings Limited.

MOVERS

Yesterday move on the local bourse 25/11/2009:

BSP: 2.81%

OSH: 0.06%