The volume increase was accompanied by the sharp rise in "Gazprom" stock prices. 'Gazprom" stock gained 15% for the day and reached 67, 73 rubles per share, the all-time maximum. The previous maximum was reached by this security on June 24th, 2004 - 65,71 rubles per share.
The Order-driven market is the unified RTS and St. Petersburg St. Exchange marketplace where corporate stocks are traded. Trading is being done via St. Petersburg St. Exchange, clearing - through the RTS Stock Exchange Clearinghouse, settlement - via the RTS Stock Exchange Settlement Chamber. Currently more than 190 investment companies and banks trade 253 securities issued by 174 companies.
