Issue of Malta Government Stocks
The Government announced the issue of Eur 150 million Malta Government Stocks at the following prices: 4.25% MGS 2017 (III) F.I. (February’12) at Euro 103.75 - YTM of 3.523% which corresponds to an annualised rate of 3.554%, 4.3% MGS 2022 (II) at Euro 100.00 - YTM of 4.299% which corresponds to an annualised rate of 4.346% and 5.2% MGS 2031 (I) F.I. (February’12) at Euro 101.75 - YTM of 5.058% which corresponds to an annualised rate of 5.122%.
Weekly Global Wrap up - last week
A rise in sentiment lifts global equity markets • In a week that was not, for once, dominated by the Eurozone crisis risk appetite edged up and volatility eased. Results from the US fourth-quarter earnings season saw a number of large banks, including Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, beating analysts’ forecasts. This, alongside strong results from the technology sector, pushed the S&P 500 index to its highest level in five months. Asian and European equity markets also rose over the week with Japan’s Nikkei 225 hitting a two-month high, while London’s FTSE 100 index broke through the 5,700 support level. Government bond auctions in France and Spain were well received by investors
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Index edges lower as MIA shares slip by 0.6 per cent
27 January 2012 12:31
The MSE index ended the week on a negative note by posting a loss of 0.021 per cent to close the session at 3,065.923 points. This morning’s session was characterised by four equities being active, in which one gained ground, two closed unchanged and the other recorded a loss. The depreciation within MIA shares emerged as the sole contributor for the index negative close. In fact, the airport operator was the only losers for the day were 0.6 per cent was shaved-off from its share value over 7,200 shares to close the session at Eur 1.74. On the contrary, BOV shares managed to gain a minimal 0.04 per cent, as 10 trades of 10,415 shares pushed the banking equity towards the Eur 2.25 price levels. Meanwhile, the non-movers for the day, HSBC and MSI maintained their previous closing prices at Eur 2.56 and Eur 0.72 respectively.
High demand for Malta Government Stocks
27 January 2012 21:27
The fourth week of the month of January saw the Malta Stock Exchange Index (MSE) widening its week-on-week losses. Yesterday, the local equity Index closed at 3,065.923 points hence lower by 0.5 per cent on the week. Gains in the Banking sector equities were not enough to offset losses by two highly capitalised equities. Furthermore, investors’ attention was this week focused on the fixed-income market.
MSE Index falls in line with major foreign indices
06 January 2012 17:59
The Malta Stock Exchange Index (MSE) ended the last month of 2011 with a decline of 0.66 per cent, closing December at 3,094.799 points. This therefore added to the decline experienced in the local equity market in 2011, with the Index declining by 18.15 per cent, compared to 2010’s positive run of 9.3 per cent. The drop in 2011 was however in line with most foreign indices, with two of the worst performer being the NIKKEI 225 in Tokyo and the CAC 40 in Paris, which fell 17 per cent. During the month of December, 13 equities were active, as eight closed in negative territory, three edged higher, while the remaining two closed unchanged.
Island Hotels Group Holdings plc - Board Meeting to approve the Group's Financial Statements as at 31 October 2011
27 January 2012 21:44
The directors of Island Hotels Group Holdings plc announced that the board meeting to approve the financial statements of the group for the year ended 31 October 2011 will be held on 23 February 2012.
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