The AGEM index increased 49,28 points to 1.168,10 in January 2024, an increase of 4,4% from the previous month. Compared to a year ago, the index rose by 215,67 points, or 22,6%. During the last month, six of the 12 companies in the AGEM index recorded increases in stock prices, which led to six positive contributions and six negative contributions to the AGEM index.
The largest positive contributor to the monthly index was Konami Corp. (TYO:9766), whose 23,6% increase in stock price led to a gain of 37,27 points for the index. Meanwhile, Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) saw its share price increase by 9,0%, leading to a gain of 22,52 points for the index. The largest negative contributor to the index was made by International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT), whose 5,3% drop in stock price resulted in a loss of 6,53 points for the AGEM index.
All three major U.S. stock indexes rose in January 2024, marking the third consecutive month of growth across the board. The S&P 500 rose 1,7% for the month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,2%. The NASDAQ rose 1,0% 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.
