Norway stocks higher: Oslo OBX up 1.19%

Norway stocks closed higher on Monday, with the Oslo OBX up 1.19% to a 1-month high. Nel ASA and SalMar ASA were among the top gainers.

2026-05-18 15:01|Last updated: 2026-05-18 15:04

Norway stocks higher: Oslo OBX up 1.19% — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

Norway stocks were higher after the close on Monday, with gains in Healthcare Equipment & Services, Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences, and Utilities sectors leading the rally.

At the close in Oslo, the Oslo OBX added 1.19% to hit a new 1-month high.

Top performers: Nel ASA (NEL) rose 5.90%, SalMar ASA (SALM) added 2.93%, and Hoegh Autoliners ASA (HAUTO) gained 2.58%.

Worst performers: Nordic Semiconductor ASA (NOD) fell 1.37%, while Subsea 7 SA (SUBC) rose 0.12% and Norsk Hydro ASA (NHY) added 0.43%.

Advancers outnumbered decliners 144 to 107 on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Crude oil for July delivery was up 1.13% to $102.16 a barrel. Brent oil rose 0.78%.

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