Market Movements Now | Bahri (4030) Reports Red Sea Tanker Incident; Saudi Aramco Base Oil (2223) and More Hit 52W Highs; DAIC’s Premarket Move After Its 306.10% Surge
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TASI Mid-Market Update — Aug 25, 2026
The Tadawul All Shares Index(TASI.SA) demonstrated positive momentum during mid-day trading, trading higher at 11222.51 points, up by +0.43% compared to the prior close.
Oil prices declined to a one-week low as market participants shifted focus from military escalation risks toward economic pressure surrounding U.S.-Iran tensions. The decrease reflects reduced immediate concern regarding supply disruptions in the Middle East following the announcements of expanded U.S. sanctions.
Brent Crude Futures: Decreased by -2.7% to $89.67 per barrel, marking its lowest level since August 19.
Geopolitical Risk Realignment: Market anxiety eased as Washington prioritized economic sanctions over direct military action. U.S. sanctions aimed at Iran’s economic sectors were perceived by analysts as less immediate in threatening regional crude supplies.
U.S. Sanctions Strategy: The U.S. Treasury Department opted not to immediately enforce secondary penalties on foreign entities, providing trading partners additional time to comply with directives.
Middle East Shipping Vulnerabilities: Despite reduced military risks, residual geopolitical risk premiums persist. A recent strike on an oil tanker northeast of Oman's Ash Shishah highlights ongoing threats to regional maritime routes.
Strait of Hormuz Flow: Transit activity via the Strait of Hormuz recorded a sharp slowdown, with daily commodity vessel transits falling to two tankers—the lowest daily level observed since early May.
Global Supply Impacts: Operational disruptions have led to drawdowns in strategic and commercial oil reserves globally. Separately, Russia's Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery suspended operations following damage from an overnight drone strike.
In the large-cap sector, Al Rajhi Bank(1120.SA) is advancing 1.41%. The Saudi National Bank(1180.SA) is easing by 0.33%. Saudi Arabian Mining Co.(1211.SA) is posting a gain of 0.43%. ACWA POWER Co.(2082.SA) is edging higher by 0.73%. Saudi Basic Industries Corp.(2010.SA) is easing by 0.39%. Saudi Arabian Oil Co.(2222.SA) is seeing a slight dip of 0.60%.
Whereas in the US, the Last Close Top 10 Gainers — Pre-Market Update (Aug 25, 2026):
| Stocks | Last Close Chg (%) | Pre-Market Price | Pre-Market Chg (%) | 5-Day Changes | YTD Changes |
| Cid Holdco Inc(DAIC.US) | 306.10% | 3.251 | 87.89% | 210.04% | -84.58% |
| Generation Income Properties, Inc.(GIPR.US) | 150.67% | 0.4757 | -36.78% | 113.90% | -88.26% |
| Expion360, Inc.(XPON.US) | 80.49% | 5 | -19.35% | 39.95% | -23.78% |
| Sadot Group Inc.(SDOT.US) | 75.72% | 22.455 | -3.04% | 119.11% | -4.30% |
| Innovative Eyewear, Inc.(LUCY.US) | 63.77% | 0.98 | -12.50% | 59.93% | 12.39% |
| Picard Medical, Inc.(PMI.US) | 59.81% | 5.25 | 2.34% | 45.74% | -94.14% |
| BTC Digital Ltd.(BTCT.US) | 52.63% | 2.041 | 17.27% | 294.47% | 33.85% |
| Future Vision II Acquisition Corp.(FVN.US) | 52.62% | 19.15 | -3.48% | 69.57% | 87.70% |
| Reitar Logtech Holdings Limited Class A(RITR.US) | 38.22% | 0.0928 | -19.30% | -5.58% | -90.00% |
| Valion Bio, Inc.(VBIO.US) | 35.40% | 0.1413 | -14.88% | -9.04% | -88.55% |
Notable News
Bahri Reports Red Sea Tanker Incident
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia(4030.SA) (Bahri) confirmed its VLCC vessel AMZAN was involved in a security-related incident in the Red Sea on Aug. 24. All crew members are safe with no casualties reported. Bahri is coordinating with relevant authorities and maritime stakeholders to monitor developments.
Armah Sports Prepares Main Market Listing
Armah Sports Co.(9590.SA) shares will cease trading starting Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, for up to five sessions to complete its transfer from Nomu to the Main Market. The move follows Saudi Exchange approval on Aug. 9. Listing details will follow completion.
Saudi Non-Oil Exports Fall 9.7%
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, fell 9.7% year-on-year to around SAR 24.59 billion in June 2026. The figures were released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
Key Dividend Events
| Symbol | Announcement Date | Eligibility Date | Distribution Date | Dividend Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Khabeer Diversified Income Traded Fund(4700.SA) | 2026-08-11 | 2026-08-13 | 2026-08-25 | 0.16 |
| AL Maather REIT Fund(4334.SA) | 2026-08-09 | 2026-08-16 | 2026-08-25 | 0.34 |
| Modern Mills for Food Products Co.(2284.SA) | 2026-07-26 | 2026-08-06 | 2026-08-25 | 1.00 |
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New 52-Week High before 12:24 pm
| Symbol | 52W High Price |
|---|---|
| Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co.(2190.SA) | 39.48 |
| Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co.(2223.SA) | 138.80 |
| Banque Saudi Fransi(1050.SA) | 21.82 |
Significant Volume Surge before 12:24 pm
Top Gainers before 12:24 pm
| Symbol | Price (SAR) | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Al Kathiri Holding Co.(3008.SA) | 1.27 | +9.48% |
| Rasan Information Technology Co.(8313.SA) | 144.80 | +7.18% |
| Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co.(2190.SA) | 39.16 | +5.5% |
| Arabian Pipes Co.(2200.SA) | 5.34 | +5.12% |
| Saudi Printing and Packaging Co.(4270.SA) | 8.33 | +4.65% |
Top Losers before 12:24 pm
| Symbol | Price (SAR) | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Research and Media Group(4210.SA) | 63.05 | -2.32% |
| Seera Group Holding(1810.SA) | 21.20 | -2.12% |
| Al AZIZIAH REIT Fund(4337.SA) | 4.73 | -1.87% |
| Albilad MSCI US Tech. ETF(9407.SA) | 25.26 | -1.86% |
| Mutakamela Insurance Co.(8040.SA) | 13.17 | -1.72% |