Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 11,559

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index ended lower on Wednesday, falling 23.96 points, or 0.21 percent, to close at 11,559.27.

The total trading turnover for the main index stood at SR7.62 billion ($2.03 billion), with 619.4 million shares traded. A total of 60 stocks advanced, while 191 declined.

The MT30 Index, which tracks the top 30 companies by market capitalization, also slipped 1.75 points, or 0.12 percent, to 1,507.62.

In contrast, the Nomu parallel market gained 172.63 points, or 0.68 percent, to close at 25,693.25, with 47 gainers and 41 losers.

Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co. was the day’s best performer, climbing 3.03 percent to SR59.60. It was followed by Naqi Water Co., which rose 2.71 percent to SR56.95, and Al Babtain Power and Telecommunication Co., which increased 2.50 percent to SR61.50.

Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 11,559

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