TEDPIX Notches Higher

Share prices in Tehran extended a winning streak into the fifth session on Tuesday pushing up the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange, TEDPIX, above the psychological 1.3 million points. 
TEDPIX closed 6,678.94 points higher, gaining 0.52% to reach  1,301,297.45. The benchmark has gained nearly 8% in five days. 
Compared with previous rallies, more tickers closed in the red on Tuesday as investors tried to save gains. Prices of 156 tickers dropped while 316 others moved into the green, representing 63% of the total.