The Saudi Stock Exchange ended trading on Sunday in the green, continuing its rise for the second consecutive session, supported by the rise of 3 major sectors, amid a decline in trading.
The Saudi Stock Exchange's general index, TASI, closed up 0.17%, with gains of 20.78 points, rising to 12,373.11 points.
The value of trading decreased to 5.22 billion riyals, compared to 5.97 billion riyals in the previous session, and trading volumes decreased to 209.52 million shares, compared to 258.80 million shares in Thursday’s session.
The banking sector rose in the general index by 0.89%, while the energy sector rose by 0.19%, while the basic materials sector declined by 0.32%.
In terms of stock performance, losses included 129 stocks, led by GIG stock after it declined by about 9.94%, while 92 stocks recorded an increase, led by Al Waha stock by 9.97%.
SAL stock topped the stock activity in terms of value, at about 379.62 million riyals, and the highest volume was for Shams stock, at about 16.43 million shares.
Regarding the performance of the parallel market, the (Maximum Growth) index closed up 1.26%, equivalent to 332.34 points, raising it to 26,790.15 points.
Future Care stock led the rise by 22.35%, while Gas stock led the decline by 7.95%.
