Wednesday, May 02, 2012

1255 GMT [Zawya Dow Jones]--The Saudi main index of shares ends the day flat at 7545.91. Global economic concerns weigh on regional markets in the absence of any news-driven direction locally. At the stock level, Jarir Marketing is a loser; -2.2 at SAR159, while Atheeb Telecom stacks on gains; +4% at SAR19.60. Al Khodari, which Tuesday said it signed SAR200 million Islamic credit facilities agreement with SABB, ends 0.5% lower at SAR53. (brinda.darasha@dowjones.com)

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