As at the close of trading the NSE 20 share index was down 11.97 points, as compared to Friday last week, to close at 3,599.13 points. The NSE all-share index was down 0.07 points to close at 78.50 from the previous session’s 78.57 points.

The stocks to watch in today’s trading are:

Diamond Trust Bank: The shareholders have approved a KES 1.8 billion rights issue that is set to commence as soon as next month. Such news should have a bearing on the performance of the share.

BOC Kenya: At the close of business yesterday the share reported the highest gain closing 7.48% higher than it had opened. It will be worthwhile to see whether this is a trend or just a random occurrence.

Olympia Holdings: this was the bourse’s largest loser recording a 7.89% loss in value as compared to its opening price. Again it will be worthwhile to see whether this will continue in today’s trading.

Safaricom: the share continues being the most traded counter at the stock exchange.

Kenya Airways: we continue to observe its performance after the close of its rights issue and in anticipation of the announcement of the results of the rights issue.