OREANDA-NEWS. February 03, 2011. UFC Capital released daily market view:

The Ukrainian Exchange Index continued to grow for the second straight day. On February 2, the indicator broke the 2700 point level and increased by 2.53% in the process. There was a noticeable jump in stock price at the opening of the UX due to positive performances of stock exchanges around the world. However, the main catalyst for growth in the second half of the day was the positive financial results published by some issuers. Another record was set on the UX yesterday, with trading volume reaching a record high of UAH 550.6 mln, including UAH 94.4 mln from the futures market.

Motor Sich (MSICH; BUY) stock increased 10.62% on the day after posting improved profits in 4Q2010; the stock significantly influenced the dynamics of the UX Index. The company also became the trading volume leader, with shares being traded for a total of UAH 98.8 mln. Ukrnafta (UNAF; SELL) also recorded significant trading volume at UAH 44.1 mln (gaining 1.94%). Ukrtelecom (UTLM; UNDER REVIEW) stock grew 3.12% at a trading volume of UAH 11.8 mln.

Stocks in the energy generating sector performed well on Wednesday after news was released on privatization for the 2Q2011. The exception being Zakhidenergo (ZAEN; SELL), which lost 0.16%. On the other hand, Donbasenergo (DOEN; BUY) and Dniproenergo (DNEN; HOLD) gained 2.92% and 1.73% respectively.

Shares of Alchevsk Iron and Steel (ALMK; SELL) dropped  0.53% mainly due to the fact that they were overrated, while Bogdan Motors (LUAZ;  UNDER REVIEW) lost 0.37% after seeing gains the day before.