Market comment

Обзоры рынка 13.05.2013 Only a few Ukrainian equities warranted recognition in the week ended Friday, May 10, which was mostly absent of trading because of Ukraine’s May holidays. The WIG-Ukraine Index of Warsaw stocks rose 0.7% on Friday, led by sugar maker Astarta (AST PW +2.8%), which has improved 7.7% in four straight winning sessions. Shares of farmer and food-producer Agroton (AGT PW -1.1%) have plunged 17.4% in five straight losing sessions. In London, Regal Petroleum dropped 4.2%. The Ukrainian Exchange in Kyiv was closed for the holidays.