The Al-Quds Index of the Palestine Exchange (PEX) closed Thursday trading at 443.62 points, a decrease by 1.65 points (0.37%), compared to the last trading session, according to the PEX daily report. A total of 124,016 shares were traded for a value of $299,066.97 executed during 141 transactions. Shares of 17 companies were traded. Share price increased in three companies and decreased in seven others. Top gainers: AIB by (2.7%), PEC by (0.84%), BPC by (0.39%). Top five decliners: PIIC by (-4.44%), PIBC by (-2.27%), PRICO by     (-1.45%), ISBK by (-1.16%), and PADICO by (-1.06%).