Saudi shares closed 1.4 percent higher on Saturday, lifted by gains in most sectors, on the first day of trading after the Saudi king appointed Interior Minister Prince Nayef crown prince. The all-share closed at 6,236 points and the petrochemical sector added 2.4 percent at 6,368 points. Heavyweight Saudi Basic Industries added 3.4 percent. The banking sector also rose, adding 1 percent to 14,469 points. Telecom firm Zain Saudi closed 3.6 percent higher after it announced on Wednesday that it plans to cut its capital.
GMT 19:47 2018 Saturday ,06 January
Global stocks extend rally; London hits record peakGMT 19:22 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Worldwide stocks start year on a highGMT 10:37 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Asian markets build on gains, dollar faces further weaknessGMT 17:30 2017 Sunday ,31 December
London stocks end year on record highGMT 18:04 2017 Thursday ,28 December
Miners boost stocks in thin holiday tradingGMT 18:51 2017 Monday ,25 December
Oman’s share index falls on lack of buying supportGMT 08:49 2017 Sunday ,24 December
'Virtual gold' may glitter, but mining it can be really dirtyGMT 17:45 2017 Saturday ,23 December
Madrid stocks sink on Catalan woes; London hits record
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor