Stock market updates

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GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 646’s trading results showed consideration of $1,474,100 from 22,705 shares traded in 12 transactions as compared to session 645’s trading results, which showed consideration of $5,605,474 from 229,958 shares traded in 7 transactions. The stocks active this week were DIH, DTC, BTI and RBL.

20151218market journaln dec 18Banks DIH Limited’s (DIH) five trades totalling 18,587 shares represented 81.86% of the total shares traded. DIH’s shares were traded at a Mean Weighted Average Price (MWAP) of $20.1, which showed a decrease of $1.9 from its previous close of $22.0. DIH’s trades contributed 25.30% ($372,962) of the total consideration. DIH’s first trade of 2,222 shares was at $20.1, its second trade of 2,000 shares was at $20.5, while its third to fifth trades totalling 14,365 shares were at $20.0.

Demerara Tobacco Company Limited’s (DTC) three trades totalling 450 shares represented 1.98% of the total shares traded. DTC’s shares were traded at a Mean Weighted Average Price (MWAP) of $1,019.0, which showed no change from its previous close. DTC’s trades contributed 31.11% ($458,550) of the total consideration. All of DTC’s trades were at $1,019.0.

Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry Limited’s (BTI) single trade of 660 shares at $470.0 represented 2.91% of the total shares traded. BTI’s shares were traded at a Mean Weighted Average Price (MWAP) of $470.0, which showed a decrease of $29.9 from its previous close of $499.9. BTI’s trade contributed 21.04% ($310,200) of the total consideration.

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited’s (RBL) three trades totalling 3,008 shares represented 13.25% of the total shares traded. RBL’s shares were traded at