This article was automatically generated by Dow Jones using technology from Automated Insights.
Stocks in Argentina gained Thursday, as the S&P MERVAL Index rose 2.8% to 2768681.47.
Among local companies with a market cap of at least 500 billion Argentine pesos ($358.4 million), Holcim (Argentina) was the biggest leader during the session, jumping 8.9%, and Import y Export Patagonia jumped 6.4%. Capex rounded out the top three movers, as shares surged 5.9%.
Molinos Rio de la Plata was the biggest laggard, declining 1.3%, followed by shares of Molinos Agro, which slipped 0.8%. Shares of Aluar Alum Argentino I slipped 0.6%.
On the currency front, the WSJ Dollar Index dropped 0.8% to 95.93. The dollar held steady against the peso at 1,394.98 pesos.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
March 19, 2026 16:31 ET (20:31 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

