LOCAL STOCKS
Last Thursday saw the bourse closed the year lower and on thin volumes. BSP and OSH ended trading, advancing 6.25 and 11.11 percent respectively; while the others finished unchanged. Sellers for NBO closed the market at a low K17.40. IOC in NYSE closed US$77.17
Commodity markets ended 2009 on a high with US crude finishing at US$79.36 reaching a high of US$80 barrel. While Gold ended at US$1097.33 per ounce.
This morning may see the market open lower due to weaker leads from overseas. The pre open phase of the market this has bids for BSP at a high K0.84 while offers are available for CCP as low as K1.77.
MOVERS
Movers on the local bourse last Thursday 31/12/09:
BSP: 6.25%
OSH: 11.111%