Saudi stock market index falls, closes at 10,455 points

Saudi Arabia’s main stock index closed on Monday at 10,455.64 points, down by 123.54 points, with total trading value reaching around 3.6 billion riyals (SAR).

According to the daily economic bulletin, 202 million shares were traded. Shares of 27 companies rose in value, while 236 companies saw declines.

The top gainers during the session included Madinat Al-Maarefa, Enaya, Arabian Drilling Company, Lazurde, and Mutawtirah. The biggest losers were Abu Moati, Eastern Pipes, Salama, Al Kathiri, and Walden, with price changes ranging between a 10.00% gain and an 8.06% loss.

In terms of trading volume, Al Kathiri, Americana, Walden, Anabib, and Saudi Aramco led the market. By value, the most active stocks were Al Rajhi, Saudi Aramco, Al Ahli, Alinma, and STC.

Parallel market index also declines

Meanwhile, the Saudi parallel stock market index (Nomu) closed down by 173.11 points at 21,287.11 points, with trading value reaching 15 million riyals and more than 5.7 million shares traded.