The AGEM index increased by 29,82 points (1.118,82) in December 2023, an increase of 2,7% compared to the previous month. Compared to a year ago, the index rose by 279,72 points, equal to 33,3%. Over the past month, 10 of the 12 companies in the AGEM index have seen increases in stock prices, resulting in 10 positive contributions and two negative contributions to the AGEM index.
The largest positive contributor to the monthly index was made by Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), whose 0,6% increase in share price led to a gain of 16,09 points for the index. Meanwhile, Konami Corp. (TYO:9766) saw its share price increase by 0,9%, leading to a gain of 10,31 points for the index. The largest negative contributor to the index was made by Light & Wonder Inc. (Nasdaq: LNW), whose 7,1% drop in stock price resulted in a loss of 12,71 points for the AGEM index.
All three major US stock indexes rose in December 2023. The NASDAQ rose 5,5% for the month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4,8%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rose 4,4% from the previous month.
Note: In April 2023, Crane NXT, Co. separated from Crane Company. The price of shares listed before this date is a pro forma calculated estimate.
