Stocks Edge Higher

Tehran Stock Exchange's main index, TEDPIX, gained 18,292.84 points or 1.26% on Wednesday to end at 1,472,760.53. The TSE equal-weighted index was 0.85% higher.
About 10.47 billion shares worth 72.05 trillion rials ($231.22 million) changed hands for the day. Trading at TSE and over-the-counter Iran Fara Bourse starts on Saturday and ends Wednesday.
Pegah Khorasan Dairy Company led the winner’s list as its shares jumped 6.84% to 7,340 rials per share.