Saudi stock market closes higher at 11,174 points with SAR 6bn in trades
Saudi Arabia’s main stock index ended higher on Monday, supported by gains in 174 companies and total trading value reaching 6 billion riyals.
On Monday, the main stock index of Saudi Arabia closed higher, marking a gain of 95.45 points to reach a closing value of 11,174.13. The total trading value for the day amounted to 6 billion riyals (SAR), according to the Saudi Press Agency's daily economic bulletin. A total of 305 million shares were traded during the session.
Out of the 174 companies whose share prices increased, notable gainers included Al Fakhariya, Saudi Re, Gulf General, Northern Cement, and SRMG. On the other hand, 83 companies experienced a decline in their share prices, with Care, Amiantit, Gas Holding, Jamjoom Pharma, and Raydan being among the biggest decliners.
Price changes varied from a 10.00% increase to a 3.82% decrease during the trading session. Americana, Maharah, Al Rajhi, Petro Rabigh, and Saudi Aramco led in trading volume, while Al Rajhi, Saudi Aramco, Alinma, Ma’aden, and Petro Rabigh topped the list by value. In the parallel market index (Nomu), the closing value was 1.08 points lower at 21,645.74, with a total of 16 million riyals and 3.2 million shares exchanged.
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