Saudi stock market closes lower at 10,833.18 points

The Saudi main stock index ended today's session lower, dropping 12.40 points to close at 10,833.18, with a total trading value of 4.8 billion riyals (SAR).

A total of 255 million shares were traded. Share prices rose for 91 companies, while 159 companies closed lower, according to the Saudi Press Agency's daily economic bulletin for the Saudi stock market.

Shares of Asmak, Al Masar Al Shamel, Waseel Industrial, Rasan, and Sharqiyah Development led the gainers, while Mask, Motakamelah, Extra, Gypsco, and Al Arabiya were among the top losers. Price changes ranged from a gain of 9.99% to a decline of 9.27%.

In terms of trading activity, Americana, Petro Rabigh, Waseel Industrial, Saudi Aramco, and Maharah recorded the highest trading volumes. Al Rajhi, Saudi Aramco, Petro Rabigh, Ma'aden, and Al Ahli topped the list in terms of trading value.

On the parallel market (Nomu), the index fell 156.85 points to close at 21,667.61, with a trading value of 18 million riyals and a total of 2 million shares traded.