Oman’s share index ends marginally higher

Oman’s share index ends marginally higher

Muscat: The MSM index closed at 3,564.11 points, up 0.19 per cent from the previous close. The Sharia Index ended down 0.07 per cent at 518.10 points. Raysut Cement, up 8.51 per cent was the top gainer while Gulf Investment, down 9.38 per cent, was the top loser. Bank Nizwa was the most active in terms of the number of shares traded and Dhofar Generating was the most active in terms of turnover.A total number 173 of trades were executed during the day's trading session, generating a turnover of OMR0.404 million, with more than 3.1 million shares changing hands. Out of 32 traded stocks, 7 advanced, 5 declined and 20 remained unchanged. At the session close, GCC & Arab investors were net buyers for OMR27,000 while foreign investors were net