The Saudi stock market closed today's trading session with a notable decline, as the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) fell by 77.62 points to close at 10,906.44 points . Trading volume reached approximately 3.9 billion riyals , reflecting a cautious and watchful mood among traders.
This decline is within the normal fluctuations of financial markets, which are influenced by supply and demand factors and global and local economic indicators. The Saudi stock market is the largest financial market in the Middle East and North Africa region, and therefore, its index movements are closely monitored by investors and economic analysts, as they reflect the performance of leading companies in vital sectors such as energy, banking, and petrochemicals.
Trading details and company performance
According to the Saudi Press Agency's daily economic bulletin, 189 million shares . The session was characterized by widespread selling pressure, with 226 companies' , while only 36 companies their share prices rise. This significant disparity between the number of rising and falling companies indicates general pressure across various sectors listed on the market.
Regarding the performance of individual stocks, Raya, Sahl, Saudi Pipes, Al-Mowasi, and Thimar topped the list of the biggest gainers. Conversely, Enaya, Al-Asmak, Al-Arabia, Jaco, and Saudi Re led the list of the biggest losers, with gains and losses ranging between 3.88% and 9.98% .
Most active and liquid stocks
In terms of trading activity, shares of Americana, Al-Ahli, Kayan Saudi, Saudi Aramco, and Alinma were the most actively traded by volume. However, in terms of value, shares of Al-Rajhi, Al-Ahli, Alinma, Saudi Aramco, and STC topped the list, confirming the continued concentration of investment liquidity in leading stocks with high financial standing, which play a pivotal role in determining the direction of the general index.
Parallel market performance (growth)
The performance of the parallel market (Nomu) mirrored that of the main market, with the Nomu index closing down 223.18 points at 23,095.58 points . Trading value in the parallel market reached SAR 15 million , while the volume of shares traded exceeded 1.6 million . This performance reflects the close correlation between investor sentiment in both markets and the volatility that financial markets may experience during periods of profit-taking or portfolio restructuring.
