Finland Stocks Rise After Close

Investing.com – Finland stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, led by gains in the Oil & Gas, Telecoms, and Consumer Services sectors.

At the close in Helsinki, the OMX Helsinki 25 rose 1.36%, reaching a new 3-month high.

Best Performers

• Nokia Oyj (HE:NOKIA): +4.96% (0.19 points) to 3.98 at close.
• Neste Oyj (HE:NESTE): +4.75% (0.99 points) to 21.84.
• Wartsila Oyj Abp (HE:WRT1V): +3.92% (0.76 points) to 20.03 in late trade.

Worst Performers

• Kojamo (HE:KOJAMO): -2.66% (-0.25 points) to 9.16 at close.
• Nokian Renkaat Oyj (HE:TYRES): -1.58% (-0.14 points) to 8.48.
• Fortum Oyj (HE:FORTUM): -1.11% (-0.16 points) to 14.28.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Helsinki Stock Exchange by 93 to 75, with 19 unchanged.

Shares in Nokia Oyj reached 52-week highs at +4.96%, while Wartsila Oyj Abp reached 5-year highs at +3.92%.

Commodities Trading

• Brent oil for November delivery: +1.16% to $78.48 a barrel.
• Crude oil for October delivery: +1.61% to $75.72 a barrel.
• Gold Futures for December: +0.71% to $2,555.85 a troy ounce.

Currency Exchange Rates

• EUR/USD unchanged at 1.11.
• EUR/GBP unchanged at 0.84.
• US Dollar Index Futures: +0.24% at 101.24.