This optimism is reinforced by statements from US President Donald Trump, who announced yesterday that the United States is making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to the war with Iran, which helped boost investor confidence.
The volume of shares traded reached approximately 172 million shares; the shares of 228 companies recorded an increase in their value, while the shares of 35 other companies declined.
Leading activity
The shares of National Education, Saleh Al-Rashed, Al-Asmak, Ata’a, and Shari topped the list of the most rising companies, while the shares of Yansab, Makkah, Ground Services, Al-Mowasat, and MEFIC REIT were the most declining, with percentages ranging between 2.04% and 3.88%.
In terms of activity, shares of Saudi Aramco, Americana, Alinma, Saudi Kayan, and Anabeeb were the most active in terms of volume, while Al Rajhi, Saudi Aramco, Al Ahli, Alinma, and STC topped the list in terms of value.
In a related context, the Saudi parallel stock index “Nomu” rose by about 0.3%, reaching a level of 22,573 points with trading valued at 14 million riyals, and a trading volume of more than 2.2 million shares.
