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Bahrain Bourse Sees Surge in Trading Value and Volume

The Bahrain Bourse sees surge in trading value and volume, marking a strong trading session on Tuesday. The Bahrain All Share Index closed at 1,912.01, gaining 28.15 points from the previous day. At the same time, the Bahrain Islamic Index reached 803.06, increasing by 28.84 points.

Trading activity surged as investors exchanged 14.54 million shares in 192 transactions. The total trading value stood at BHD 2.89 million. The Bahrain Bourse sees surge in trading value and volume, reflecting growing market confidence.

The financial sector dominated trading. It accounted for BHD 2.56 million, nearly 88.28% of the total trading value. Investors focused on 13.75 million shares from this sector, executed through 42 transactions. This heavy concentration highlights how financial stocks continue to drive market activity in Bahrain’s capital markets.

Al Salam Bank led the market in both volume and value. It recorded BHD 2.30 million in trades and moved 11.73 million shares. These trades were executed through 18 transactions, showing strong interest from market participants. The bank’s high performance is being closely watched by analysts and investors alike.

Aluminum Bahrain (Alba) followed, trading BHD 199.52 thousand and 220.06 thousand shares. This came from 83 separate transactions. GFH Financial Group was close behind, with BHD 198.82 thousand in value as well as 1.59 million shares traded in 11 deals.

Altogether, shares of 16 companies were traded on the Bahrain Bourse. Eight companies saw their stock prices rise during the session. Two companies recorded declines, while others maintained their previous closing prices.

In conclusion, the Bahrain Bourse sees surge in trading value and volume, signaling a day of notable investor activity. This reflects strong confidence in Bahrain’s financial sector and overall market stability despite broader economic uncertainties. Experts believe this momentum could carry over into the coming sessions if investor sentiment remains strong.

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