Saudi stocks moved up on January 8, 2026, with the Tadawul All-Share Index rising by 0.17% at the end of the trading day, and this climb was mainly due to the good results recorded in the retail sector, financial services and petrochemical sectors.
The index was up slightly but with a large share of falling stocks (221 losses and 108 gains) outshining the extraordinary performances, 13 of the listings did not exhibit any movement.
Top Gainers Steal the Show
The National Shipping Company (TS:4030) was the top performer, and it had a 9.96% growth that translated into an addition of 2.42 index points, resulting in a value of 26.72.
Yamamah Saudi Cement Company (TS:3020) then came with a 5.77% increase, adding 1.36 points and to time, at 24.95.
The Saudi Pharmaceutical Appliances (TS:2070) gained by 3.96, which is a 1 index-point, and moved to 26.24.
These developments indicate investor optimism in the healing of the shipping industry as well as construction demand relating to the projects of Vision 2030.
Commodity Boost and Stability in the Currency
Crude oil for March delivery fell 1.35%, or $1.08, to $79.03 per barrel. Brent oil for March delivery fell 1.08%, or 0.92, to $84.36 a barrel, while the February Gold Futures contract fell 0.27%, or 5.25, to $1,916.45 per troy ounce.
EUR/SAR was unchanged by 0.10% at 4.06, while USD/SAR remained unchanged at 3.76. The US Dollar Index Futures traded up 0.17% to 102.12.
Outlook
Energy-related stocks are supported by stable oil prices and Vision 2030 projects are supporting construction and shipping demand.
Analysts project the continued momentum in shipping and cement industries until mid-2026. Although construction demand is expected to be robust owing to the vision 2030 projects, increased material prices and new regulations may bring about a short-term volatility to cement and real estate stock.
