Vedomosti publishes: Aton has increased the just cost of Norilsk Nickel’s shares from $39,8 to $51,7, its recommendations — "to hold". The analysts of Aton express the opinion that the volume of the company’s sales will grow by 13% in 2003 and by 9% in 2004-2005. It is possible due to high prices of metals.

The experts from Brunswick UBS consider this year to be most successful for Norilsk Nickel because of favourable situation in the market and selling of 60 000 tons of nickel from the stocks of the enterprise.

The analysts from FINAM sees no reason for the further growth of Norilsk Nickel capitalization. The company seems to be overestimated for fundamental indices.

On Friday Norilsk Nickel shares cost decreased by 0,93% down to $48,01.