### Summary
The Tadawul All Share Index in Saudi Arabia rose by 0.44 percent, while the Nomu market increased by 1.77 percent. Several stocks showed gains, including Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co., Bahri, and Takween Advanced Industries Co.
### Facts
- Tadawul All Share Index rose by 0.44 percent, closing at 11,501.42.
- Nomu market increased by 1.77 percent, finishing at 23,613.52.
- MSCI Index climbed by 0.86 percent, reaching 1,494.33.
- Trade on the benchmark index totaled SR3.7 billion ($0.99 billion).
- 105 stocks showed gains, while 111 experienced declines.
- Nomu registered a traded value of SR32.6 million.
- Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co. saw a 7.08 percent increase in share price.
- Development Works Food Co. faced a 9.89 percent drop in share price.
- Sumou Real Estate Co. achieved a 10.73 percent gain on Nomu.
- Bena Steel Industries Co. recorded a 7.95 percent loss on Nomu.
### Summary
The Saudi Arabian stock market experienced a modest rise, with the Tadawul All Share Index increasing by 0.44 percent. The parallel market, Nomu, saw a more significant uptick of 1.77 percent.
### Facts
- 📈 The Tadawul All Share Index rose by 0.44 percent, closing at 11,501.42.
- 📈 The Nomu market increased by 1.77 percent, finishing at 23,613.52.
- 💰 Trade on the benchmark index totaled SR3.7 billion, with 105 stocks gaining and 111 declining.
- 💰 Nomu registered a traded value of SR32.6 million.
- 📈 Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co. was the top performer, with a share price surge of 7.08 percent.
- 📉 Development Works Food Co. had the biggest decline, with a drop of 9.89 percent.
- 📈 On Nomu, Sumou Real Estate Co. achieved the most substantial gain, with its share price rising by 10.73 percent.
- 📉 Bena Steel Industries Co. faced the most substantial loss on Nomu, with its share price declining by 7.95 percent.
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