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Solidere recorded net profits of $72.1 million in the first six months of 2016, compared to a loss of $28.71 million in the same period of 2015. (AFP/Joseph Eid)

April 3rd, 2017 - 08:37 GMT

Lebanon real estate: Solidere profits expected to reach $111M for 2016

According to a new report, real estate giant Solidere’s results are projected to show a rise in profits to $111.1 million for 2016.

Lebanon's imports from Britain stand at only $600 million a year while exports to the country are valued at $40 million. (LinkedIn)

June 27th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Lebanon expects Brexit benefits in EU import bills

The Bank of Beirut is one the six Lebanese banks listed on Beirut Stock Exchange. (Allen International)

March 16th, 2016 - 12:30 GMT

Bank of Beirut plans $100M special K-share issue

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June 16th, 2015 - 10:10 GMT

Lebanese stock market needs improvement to treat foreign investors equally

Solidere, which was set up to rebuild the Beirut Central District, has been hurt by lower demand for real estate due to the spillover from the Syrian crisis, and its shares have lost almost 13 percent since the beginning of 2013.

November 25th, 2013 - 03:55 GMT

The only silver lining? Beirut blast unlikely to result in stock sell-off

The political situation in Lebanon and the conflict in neighboring Syria is becoming increasingly detrimental to trading activity within Beirut's stock exchange (Courtesy of the Daily Star)

November 7th, 2013 - 09:11 GMT

'Lackluster' projections for Beirut Stock Exchange in 2014 as political deadlock persists

With the exception of Bank Audi, which posted a 21.78 percent increase in net loans, the loan portfolios of Byblos, BLOM, Bank of Beirut and BEMO contracted respectively by 0.48 percent, 0.67 percent, 1.37 percent and 4.39 percent.

August 7th, 2013 - 11:54 GMT

Lebanese banks suffering contractions

Lebanon's main stock exchange took a boost from the appointment of Tammam Salam as the country's new PM

April 9th, 2013 - 09:08 GMT

Beirut Stock Exchange takes boost from new PM

Lebanon's five listed banks posted losses only masked by the sale of Audi’s insurance arm, LIA Insurance SAL

February 4th, 2013 - 08:59 GMT

Lebanon's banks decline masked by insurance company sale

Small mercies for Lebanon'c Central Bank boss Riad Salameh, as there is no sign of a currency flight after the Achrafieh bombing

October 24th, 2012 - 09:35 GMT

Lebanon: financial markets remain calm despite storm

More bad news for the President as the economy is dealt a fresh blow

October 23rd, 2012 - 07:18 GMT

Lebanon: Economy to end 2012 in trouble

The report pointed out that the Lebanese economy witnessed a decline in its overall activities

August 26th, 2012 - 01:31 GMT

Lebanon’s economy not weathering the storms

“We were expecting a more active start of the year after the holidays, but so far it’s been disappointing,” said Carole Sassine

January 9th, 2012 - 07:23 GMT

Disappointing 2012 start for Beirut stocks