Saudi Arabia stocks higher at close of trade.

Byline: S. Kamal Hayder Kazmi

Saudi Arabia stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Media and Publishing, Energy and Utilities and Financial Services sectors led shares higher. At the close in Saudi Arabia, the Tadawul All Share added 0.17 percent to hit a new 5-year high. Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange by 142 to 51 and 15 ended unchanged. Crude oil for November delivery was down 1.12 percent or 0.87 to $76.56 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities...