Gaza: The main Saudi stock index closed Thursday down 208.20 points at 10,947.25 points, with trading valued at SAR 4.8 billion. The volume of shares traded reached 254 million, with 14 companies seeing their share prices rise, while 253 companies saw their share prices decline. The parallel Saudi stock index (Nomu) also closed lower, dropping 217.90 points to 23,404.75 points, with trading valued at SAR 17 million and a volume of over 1.8 million shares traded.
According to Qatar News Agency, the trading session witnessed a significant downturn in the main Saudi stock index, reflecting a broader market trend. The closure at 10,947.25 points was marked by substantial trading activity, amounting to SAR 4.8 billion. Among the companies listed, only a small fraction, 14 in total, experienced an increase in their share prices, while a majority of 253 companies faced declines.
The parallel market, known as the Nomu, also experienced a notable decrease, closing at 23,404.75 points. The trading volume in this segment surpassed 1.8 million shares, with a total trading value of SAR 17 million. The decline in both main and parallel indices highlights the challenging environment faced by the market participants during the session.