Kuwait Stock Exchange Closes Mixed Amid Strong Activity in Premier Market

The Kuwait Stock Exchange closed Tuesday's trading session on a mixed note, with the Premier Market Index posting modest gains and the Main Market Index declining, accompanied by a noticeable increase in traded liquidity.

The Premier Market Index rose 0.36%, closing at 9,602.63 points, supported by the performance of several blue-chip stocks. Conversely, the Main Market Index dropped 0.56% to 8,260.28 points, impacted by profit-taking in operational stocks.

The All-Share Index ended up 0.20% at 8,980.33 points, indicating a relative balance between selling pressures and limited gains.

Liquidity and Trading Activity:
- Trading value: Approximately 43.35 million Kuwaiti dinars
- Volume: About 96.38 million shares
- Number of trades: 8,109
- Market capitalization: Around 44.35 billion Kuwaiti dinars

Most actively traded blue-chip stocks by value included:
- Kuwait Finance House (KFH): Closed at 818 fils, up 0.12%, with a trading value exceeding 7.41 million dinars.
- National Bank of Kuwait (NBK): Rose to 1,015 fils, up 0.59%, with liquidity of 6.13 million dinars.
- Mabanee: Ended at 1,143 fils, up 2.79%.

Top Gainers:
- Mezzan: Jumped 4.02% to close at 1,344 fils.
- Mabanee: Rose 2.79%.
- HumanSoft: Gained 2.42% to 2,621 fils.
- Baitak and Aayan recorded limited gains.

Top Losers:
- Al Tijaria Real Estate (ALTJARIA): Fell by 1.44%.
- NINV: Declined 1.30%.
- SHIP: Down 0.94%.
- Safwan and Boubyan posted minor losses.

Overall, today's session reflects continued investor focus on leading stocks in the Premier Market, supported by selective movements, while operational stocks in the Main Market remain under profit-taking pressure. Investors are watching regional market developments and oil prices.