Sun Sep 15 12:50:03 UTC 2024: ## Saudi Stock Market Closes Higher on Sunday, Led by Energy and Financial Gains

**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – The Tadawul All Share Index closed 0.49% higher on Sunday, driven by gains in the Energy & Utilities, Agriculture & Food, and Financial Services sectors.

**Top Performers:**

* **Saudi Fisheries Co.** (TADAWUL:6050) saw the most significant gain, soaring 9.93% to close at 25.35.
* **Amlak Intl for Real Estate Finance** (TADAWUL:1182) surged 7.59% to 13.90, reaching a 52-week high.
* **Saudi Arabian Cooperative Insurance** (TADAWUL:8100) rose 7.36% to close at 18.66.

**Bottom Performers:**

* **Al Baha Investment and Development Company SJSC** (TADAWUL:4130) experienced the largest decline, dropping 5.56% to 0.17.
* **Middle East Specialized Cables Co** (TADAWUL:2370) fell 2.00% to 39.30.
* **First Milling Company SJSC** (TADAWUL:2283) closed down 1.83% at 69.80.

**Market Overview:**

The Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange witnessed a positive session, with 157 stocks advancing and 125 declining. 28 stocks remained unchanged.

**Commodities:**

* Crude oil for November delivery increased by 0.39% to $67.75 a barrel.
* Brent oil for November delivery dipped 0.50% to $71.61 a barrel.
* December Gold Futures contract rose 0.99% to $2,606.20 a troy ounce.

**Currency:**

* EUR/SAR remained unchanged at 4.16.
* USD/SAR held steady at 3.75.
* The US Dollar Index Futures declined 0.23% to 100.79.

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