21 Sep 2010 10:45

Russian share prices rise on int'l markets

MOSCOW. Sept 21 (Interfax) - Russian share prices are rising following yesterday's growth on Wall Street and overnight gains in the Asian equity markets.

The MICEX stock index was up 0.16% to 1429.07 and the RTS had risen 0.42% to 1473.3 by 10.30 a.m.

Benchmark stocks had risen by up to 0.5%, although there were losses of 0.2% and 0.5% for Polyus Gold and Rostelecom , respectively.