Stock market rises by 38.6 points; liquidity reaches 57.4 million dinars
Kuwait Stock Exchange closed its trading sessions with a rise in the general index amid active trading
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
The Kuwait Stock Exchange closed its trading on Sunday with its general index rising by 38.61 points, or 0.47 percent, to reach 8,329.42 points. Trading volume totaled 205.8 million shares across 15,360 cash transactions, valued at 57.4 million Kuwaiti dinars, equivalent to approximately $186.7 million.
The main market index rose by 23 points, or 0.28 percent, to 8,301.92 points, driven by 88.9 million shares traded in 7,497 transactions worth 16.2 million dinars, or about $52.6 million.
The First Market index climbed by 43.94 points, or 0.50 percent, to 8,767.54 points, with 116.9 million shares traded in 7,863 transactions valued at 41.1 million dinars, or roughly $133.6 million.
The “Main 50” index rose by 101.56 points, or 1.12 percent, to 9,187.75 points, supported by 77.7 million shares traded in 5,702 transactions worth 14 million dinars, or about $45.5 million.
On the corporate level, Kimefak, Al-Anzima, Ahliya T, and Asia led the gainers, while Hotels, Gulf T, Manasik, and Madar were among the biggest decliners.
