The Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) operated on a low volume of 31,320 shares worth $695,073, where only one stock increased in price. The BLOM Stock Index (BSI) dropped 0.53% to 1,170.27 points. The banking sector took a 77.22% share of total traded value, where Audi listed shares lost 42.72% to $6.09. BLOM listed shares, Byblos preferred 2008 and 2009 shares and Audi preferred shares class “F” were traded with no change in price. In the real estate sector, Solidere “A” shares gained 0.09% to $11.23, while class “B” shares lost 0.72% to $11.03.