Muscat: The MSX index concluded the trading session at 4,553.15 points, reflecting a modest increase of 0.11% from the previous close. The Sharia Index, however, saw a decline of 0.14%, finishing at 416.85 points. National Gas emerged as the leading gainer with a rise of 5.33%, while Majan Glass experienced the most significant loss, dropping by 38.46%. OQEP shares were notably active, both in terms of volume traded and overall turnover.
During the trading day, a total of 954 transactions were completed, resulting in a turnover of OMR3.81 million, with over 16.91 million shares exchanged. Among the 46 securities traded, 13 saw price increases, 13 experienced declines, and 20 remained stable. At the end of the session, domestic investors were net buyers, while foreign investors sold shares worth OMR695,000, alongside GCC and Arab investors who sold shares valued at OMR335,000.
The Financial Index closed at 7,627.83 points, marking a slight increase of 0.03%. The prices of Al Anwar Investment, Sohar International Bank, and Oman Arab Bank rose by 1.54%, 1.50%, and 0.69%, respectively. Conversely, Al Madina Investments, Oman & Emirates Investment, National Bank Oman, and Bank Nizwa saw declines of 9.43%, 1.41%, 1.39%, and 1.03%, respectively.
The Industrial Index remained stable, closing at 5,251.40 points. Salalah Mills recorded a price increase of 1.04%, while Majan Glass and Oman Fisheries faced declines of 38.46% and 11.43%, respectively.
The Services Index increased by 0.77%, closing at 1,735.17 points. National Gas, Al Maha Marketing, Oman National Engineering, Barka Water & Power Company, and Oman Telecom saw price increases of 5.33%, 4.81%, 1.75%, 1.27%, and 0.75%, respectively. In contrast, Oman Education & Training, Barka Desalination, Renaissance Services, and Ooredoo experienced price drops of 4.63%, 0.80%, 0.53%, and 0.41%, respectively.
