MSX Index Closes 0.36 per cent up
Trading value reached RO 23,483,011, a decrease of 32.1 per cent compared to the last trading session's value of RO 34,559,970.
A report issued by the MSX indicated that market capitalisation increased by 0.465 per cent compared to the last trading day, reaching approximately RO 29.31 billion.
The value of non-Omani purchases on the stock exchange amounted to RO 1,022,000, representing 4.35 per cent, while the value of non-Omani sales amounted to RO 1,211,000, representing 5.16 per cent. Net non-Omani investment decreased by RO 189,000, or 0.80 per cent. — ONA
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