Oman’s share index ends marginally higher

Oman’s share index ends marginally higher

Muscat: The MSM index closed at 3,557.77 points, up 0.06 per cent from the previous close. The Sharia Index ended up 0.15 per cent at 517.74 points.Al Omaniya Financial up 4.29 per cent was the top gainer while National Finance, down 9.29 per cent, was the top loser. Gulf Investment was the most active in terms of the number of shares traded and Bank Muscat was the most active in terms of turnover.A total number 331 of trades were executed during the day's trading session, generating a turnover of OMR1.01 million, with more than 6.8 million shares changing hands. Out of 34 traded stocks, 5 advanced, 8 declined and 21 remained unchanged. At the session close, foreign investors were net sellers for OMR424,000 while local investors were net buyers for