The stock market is looking to get back to the highs today

The Russian market starts Tuesday's trading with a steady growth. Indices are adding about a percent, in particular, the MosBirch index is getting closer to the record levels set in the first decade of May.

Positive external environment allowed to recover most of the losses incurred during the correction. Oil prices are again approaching the mark of $70 per barrel Brent. Oil in rubles is accordingly held above 5000, or rather already at the level of 5150, which is very comfortable for Russian oil companies.

Oil prices are rising amid the opening of the British economy and a recovery in US air travel.

Heavyweight shares , LUKOIL adds 0.3%. Gazprom (+0.8%) is again among the leaders among liquid securities, continuing its rise for the fourth day in a row.

It shows even more impressive gains (+2.8%) on news of the Dixie acquisition.

High volatility remains in illiquid securities in banking shares: Uralsib (+11%), Kuznetsky Bank (+8%).

The USD/RUB pair is down 0.11% at 73.72. The RGBI government bond index is rising by 0.09%.

Lots of corporate reports are expected today. Already reported (+0.9%). ALROSA, MTS, Mosenergo are expected to report. Surgutneftegaz and Rusal will decide on dividends.

Leaders: Uralsib (+11%), Kuznetsky Bank (+8%), Seligdar-ao (+3%), Magnit (+2.6%)

Outsiders: MGTS4-ap (-3%), Mechel-ap (-1.5%), PIK (-1%), MMK (-0.4%)