/IRBIS, Feb.21, 00/ - On February 18 stock market capitalization for corporate securities of Kazakhstan (A+B+N excluding SBS) equaled 2,217.6 mln U.S. dollars.

Capitalization decreased by $11.19 th. during the week, which was caused by: - 0.35% decrease in value of OJSC "Astana-finance" common inscribed shares;
- 42.9% decrease in price of OJSC "Mangistaumunaigas" preferred shares;
- a removal of OJSC "Embamunaigas" shares from the trade lists.

Now 89 instruments of 68 companies and 4 state block of shares can be traded on the floor of KASE.