Saudi Arabia's stock market closed higher on Tuesday, with the Tadawul All Share index gaining 0.55% as activity was led by gains in the Media & Publishing, Energy & Utilities and Real Estate Development sectors.
Among individual performers, Dar Al Majed Real Estate Co Ltd (TADAWUL:4326) was the session's top gainer, rising 8.62% - an increase of 0.73 points - to finish at 9.20. Emaar The Economic City (TADAWUL:4220) followed closely, adding 8.28% or 0.77 points to close at 10.07. National Gas & Industrialization Co (TADAWUL:2080) also recorded notable strength, advancing 6.56% or 4.80 points to end the day at 78.00.
On the downside, Al Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co SJSC (TADAWUL:8170) declined 9.93% - a fall of 0.71 points - to close at 6.44. The move marked a drop to five-year lows for the insurer. Marketing Home Group for Trading Co (TADAWUL:4194) fell 4.46% or 2.16 points to finish at 46.22, while Yanbu National Petrochemical Co (TADAWUL:2290) slipped 3.83% or 1.28 points to end at 32.12.
Market breadth was recorded as follows: "Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange by 0 to 0." This unusual phrasing was reported as part of the session summary.
Commodities and currency movements accompanied the equity session. Crude oil for May delivery rose 2.95% or $2.73 to $95.19 a barrel. Brent oil for May settlement was up 2.39% or $2.40, reaching $102.61 a barrel. In precious metals, the April Gold Futures contract increased 0.40% or $20.09 to trade at $5,022.29 a troy ounce.
In currency trading, EUR/SAR was reported up 0.19% at 4.32, while USD/SAR was effectively unchanged, rising 0.06% to 3.75. The US Dollar Index Futures was recorded up 0.02% at 99.49.
The session reflected selective strength across property, energy and utilities names, alongside continued sensitivity to movements in global commodities. The market moves and commodity prices cited above are those reported for the session and provide the basis for the day's performance summary.