The Beirut Stock Exchange witnessed forward momentum at the start of the week, as the BLOM Stock Index (BSI) recorded an increase of 0.52% to close at 1,230.01 points. This uptick was mainly attributed to the trading of Solidere shares which accumulated 94.84% of traded volume. In saying that, Solidere class “A” and “B” shares gained 0.42% and 0.09% to end at respective quotes of $11.80 and $11.67. In the banking sector, BLOM Bank common shares upturned by 3.71% to $9.50 while Bank Audi listed and Byblos Bank preferred 08 shares traded with no change in price.