Saudi stock market index closes lower at 10,781 points with SAR 4.6bn in trades

The main Saudi stock market index closed lower on Monday, dropping by 96.84 points to end at 10,781.62 points, with total trading value reaching approximately 4.6 billion riyals (SAR).

According to the daily economic bulletin from the Saudi Press Agency, 229 million shares were traded. More than 26 companies saw their share prices rise, while shares of 238 companies declined.

Luberef, Armah, Americana, Al Arabi, and Bupa Arabia were among the top gainers, while Leefa, Amana Insurance, Bawan, Mutawareh, and Tamkeen led the decliners, with price changes ranging from 3.89% to 6.25%.

In terms of trading activity, Americana, Ana Pipes, Saudi Aramco, Maharah, and Petro Rabigh were the most active by volume, while Al Rajhi, Saudi Aramco, Al Ahli, Petro Rabigh, and Alinma led in terms of traded value.

Parallel market index also declines

The parallel market index (Nomu) also ended the day lower, dropping by 122.09 points to close at 21,378.82 points. Trading value reached 11 million riyals, with more than 2 million shares changing hands.