Despite the heightening regional tensions, trading on the Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) managed to post a positive performance on Wednesday. This was reflected by the BLOM Stock Index (BSI) that gained 0.97% ... read more
The un-audited financial results for the three largest Lebanese banks (BLOM, Audi, and Byblos) for 2014 show that they have maintained their growth and profit rise, despite difficult operating conditions ... read more
The Lebanese Eurobonds market witnessed a slight 0.03% slip in the BLOM Bond Index (BBI) to settle at 106.95 points as demand for medium-term securities decreased. The 5Y yield gained 2 basis points (bps) ... read more
On the Beirut Stock Exchange, 179,611 shares worth $1,094,517 were traded on Monday as the BLOM Stock Index (BSI) gained 0.27% to 1,175.19 points. The real estate sector captured a minority 32.76% of total ... read more
Following a very low base reached in 2013 and trailing since 2011, ARA Marketing Research & Consultancy recently published the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for the month of December 2014. The latter ... read more
After decreasing for two years in a row, Byblos Bank’s profits reversed the downward trend, growing 12.51% compared to 2013, to stand at $175.72M by December 2014. Worth noting, Byblos outperformed Bank of ... read more
As guns fell silent in the South of Lebanon and dialogue between political parties continued, the Lebanese Eurobonds market saw a 0.12% rise in the BLOM Bond Index (BBI) to settle at 106.98 points. The 5Y ... read more
On the Beirut Stock Exchange, 412,861 cross-traded Bank of Beirut listed shares led to increased activity, as 711,637 shares worth $12,142,451 were traded on Monday as the BLOM Stock Index (BSI) inched up ... read more
There is no consensus over the role of savings in the economy. Some consider it as necessary for investment and economic growth while others perceive it as a substitute for consumption and therefore as ... read more
As security concerns rose after the latest rounds of violence in the South of Lebanon, the Lebanese Eurobonds market saw a 0.10% decline in the BLOM Bond Index (BBI) to settle at 106.85 points. The 5Y ... read more
On the Beirut Stock Exchange, 131,656 shares worth $490,392 were traded on Friday as the BLOM Stock Index (BSI) erased some of its weekly gains during the week in a 0.40% decline to 1,170.93 points. The ... read more
Bank of Beirut (BoB) recorded a 20.65% surge in its net profits to $175.47M end of 2014. This upsurge was the result of the 13.50% and 17.03% increase in interest income and net fees and commission income ... read more
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