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TASI Mid-Market Update — Aug 20, 2026
Tadawul All Shares Index(TASI.SA) has stayed nearly flat for three days in a row, right below its 200-day SMA.
Global crude oil benchmarks experienced gains during Thursday's trading session, reaching three-week high levels. The price action was driven by elevated geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and the potential for continued disruptions to regional supply routes.
Brent Crude Futures (October Delivery): Advanced by 2.59%, to $93.99 per barrel.
Market stability remains impacted by ongoing tension in key Middle Eastern transit corridors:
- Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained, with current trade flows operating significantly below historical pre-conflict volumes.
- The United Arab Emirates suspended economic and financial transactions involving Iran, adding focus to regional trade flow dynamics.
- Refiners face inventory drawdowns due to reduced availability of crude inputs.
- Recent data from the Energy Information Administration indicates a three-week decline in U.S. distillate fuel stockpiles, alongside an unexpected increase of 4.4 million barrels in U.S. crude inventories.
In the large-cap sector, Al Rajhi Bank(1120.SA) is holding steady. The Saudi National Bank(1180.SA) is seeing a slight dip of 0.25%. Saudi Arabian Mining Co.(1211.SA) is surging by 1.8%. ACWA POWER Co.(2082.SA) is advancing 0.81%. Saudi Basic Industries Corp.(2010.SA) is holding steady. Saudi Arabian Oil Co.(2222.SA) is retreating by 1.2%.
Whereas in the US, the Last Close Top 10 Gainers — Pre-Market Update (Aug 20, 2026):
| Stocks | Last Close Chg (%) | Pre-Market Price | Pre-Market Chg (%) | 5-Day Changes | YTD Changes |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MRNA ETF(MRNX.US) | 352.09% | 114.4 | -19.23% | 343.76% | 587.24% |
| Moderna(MRNA.US) | 176.97% | 157.8 | -9.51% | 173.88% | 491.32% |
| ZeroStack Corp.(ZSTK.US) | 169.55% | 4.123 | -16.88% | 171.04% | -20.77% |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF(MRNY.US) | 169.23% | 37.8 | -9.51% | 167.03% | 381.86% |
| Yunji Inc.(YJ.US) | 144.25% | 3.881 | -8.68% | 113.57% | 260.17% |
| Tenon Medical, Inc.(TNON.US) | 109.36% | 8.311 | -27.16% | 102.30% | -65.74% |
| BTC Digital Ltd.(BTCT.US) | 79.97% | 1.8495 | 121.05% | 79.78% | -35.64% |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Long PURR ETF(PUR.US) | 61.31% | 28.42 | 25.96% | 80.27% | 17.24% |
| Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp.(RDAC.US) | 50.09% | 7.58 | -13.67% | 38.27% | -10.59% |
| Corgi TEM 2x Daily ETF(TEMC.US) | 48.26% | - | - | 21.83% | 0.60% |
Notable News
PIF Gains 25% Share in Saudi Clubs
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport began transferring 25% of shares in four sports clubs—Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal, and Al-Nassr—from nonprofit entities to the Public Investment Fund on Aug. 19. The move marks the second stage of ownership transfers and dissolves the nonprofit boards. The transition aims to strengthen governance and enhance investment appeal under the Sports Clubs Privatization Project.
Key Dividend Events
| Symbol | Announcement Date | Eligibility Date | Distribution Date | Dividend Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derayah Financial Co.(4084.SA) | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-11 | 2026-08-20 | 0.33 |
| United Electronics Co.(4003.SA) | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-10 | 2026-08-20 | 2.00 |
| Fourth Milling Co.(2286.SA) | 2026-07-30 | 2026-08-20 | 2026-09-03 | 0.13 |
| SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co.(4263.SA) | 2026-07-29 | 2026-08-05 | 2026-08-20 | 1.79 |
| Saudi Telecom Co.(7010.SA) | 2026-07-29 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-20 | 0.55 |
| Eastern Province Cement Co.(3080.SA) | 2026-07-26 | 2026-08-02 | 2026-08-20 | 0.60 |
| Taleem REIT Fund(4333.SA) | 2026-07-26 | 2026-07-28 | 2026-08-20 | 0.18 |
| Bank Albilad(1140.SA) | 2026-07-22 | 2026-07-30 | 2026-08-20 | 0.50 |
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New 52-Week High before 12:19 pm
| Symbol | 52W High Price |
|---|---|
| Banque Saudi Fransi(1050.SA) | 21.29 |
Significant Volume Surge before 12:19 pm
Top Gainers before 12:19 pm
| Symbol | Price (SAR) | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Tihama Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing Co.(4070.SA) | 20.96 | +6.99% |
| Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co.(1214.SA) | 12.00 | +5.08% |
| Saudi Automotive Services Co.(4050.SA) | 43.42 | +4.63% |
| Nofoth Food Products Co.(2288.SA) | 6.26 | +4.51% |
| Almasane Alkobra Mining Co.(1322.SA) | 83.55 | +4.05% |
Top Losers before 12:19 pm
| Symbol | Price (SAR) | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co.(8170.SA) | 7.85 | -2.24% |
| The Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Co.(8030.SA) | 16.92 | -1.86% |
| Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co.(2380.SA) | 17.57 | -1.84% |
| Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co.(2300.SA) | 61.70 | -1.83% |
| Gulf Insurance Group(8250.SA) | 31.84 | -1.73% |