Mubasher: The general index of the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) rose at the end of Sunday’s session, the first session in the week, by 0.19% and closed at 5,056.57 points, increasing 9.49 points.
The financial sector went up 0.26% backed by the growth of three shares led by Al Anwar Holdings with 2.55%, which led the MSM in terms of volume and value after 1.98 million shares were traded at OMR 319,360. Meanwhile, Alizz Islamic Bank added 1.41%.
United Finance Company’s (UFC) 4.17% drop, making it the top faller on Sunday, trimmed the financial sector’s gains.
The services sector grew 0.1% on the back of four shares led by Oman Education and Training Investment (OETI), which headed risers, adding 4.83%. Moreover, Al Jazeira Services share gained 0.7%.
On the other hand, the industrial sector was the sole decliner, shedding 0.17% after Al Jazeera Steel dropped 4%, while Omani Fisheries and Al Anwar Ceramic lost 0.85% and 0.81%, respectively.
Turnover on the MSM declined to 6.27 million shares versus 14.07 million shares on Thursday, whereas trading value went down to OMR 932,380 compared to OMR 2.75 million.
