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Saudi stock market index closes lower at 10,392 points

The Saudi main stock index ended Wednesday down 48 points, with trading value reaching 4.6 billion riyals.

Saudi stock market index closes lower at 10,392 points

The Saudi stock market index concluded its trading session on Wednesday with a decline of 48 points, marking an ending value of 10,392.97 points. The total trading volume reached 4.6 billion riyals. According to the Saudi Press Agency's daily economic bulletin, approximately 219 million shares were exchanged. Out of the 109 companies whose share prices increased, 149 saw their values decline.

Among the top gainers were Raydan, Naseej, Rooom, DBS, and Tasheel, while Chemanol, Tabuk Agricultural, Armah, SEDCO, and Knowledge City posted the steepest declines, with changes ranging between 7.75% and 9.49%. Major trading volumes were led by Al Ahli, Al Kathiri, Ladan, Saudi Aramco, and Americana. In terms of trading value, Al Ahli, Al Rajhi, Saudi Aramco, stc, and SABIC Agri-Nutrients emerged as the most active stocks.

Similarly, the Nomu Parallel Market index also closed lower, experiencing a drop of 234.45 points to settle at 21,072.88 points. This event saw trading value of 18 million riyals, with more than 2 million shares being transacted.

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