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Saudi stock market index closes up 83 points at 10,189.77

Saudi Arabia’s main stock index ended 83.23 points higher at 10,189.77, with trading value reaching SAR 2.3 billion, according to the daily economic bulletin.

Saudi stock market index closes up 83 points at 10,189.77

The main Saudi stock index concluded 83.23 points higher, at a value of 10,189.77. This was reported in the daily economic bulletin, marking a significant increase. The total trading value reached SAR 2.3 billion, indicating a robust market day. Trading volume amounted to 158 million shares, with 200 companies experiencing gains while 62 saw declines.

Top gainers included Arabia, Walden, Alfakhriya, Al Tatweer Al Ghidhaiyah, and Al Mawared. Conversely, Hadid Watani, Najran Cement, SAICO, SADAFCO, and Mouwasat were the biggest decliners. Price changes ranged from a 9.97% gain to an 8.00% loss. Notably, Walden, Hadid Watani, Saudi Aramco, Americana, and Al Rajhi were the most actively traded shares by volume.

In contrast, Al Rajhi, Saudi Aramco, Hadid Watani, SABIC, and Al Ahli led in terms of value traded. The parallel market index, Nomu, also saw a rise of 343.70 points to 22,186.46. This index's trading value exceeded SAR 15 million, with over 3.7 million shares traded.

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