Stock Market Dip Leaves Groom Speechless, Literally

MAKKAH, 1 March 2006 — The recent and sudden downturn in the Saudi stock market left a groom over SR35,000 poorer, the daily Okaz reported. The groom thought it would be a good idea to put SR50,000 of his money intended to cover his upcoming wedding expenses into the stock market. His decision couldn’t have come at a worse time, as the market took a dip following a bullish run. By the time he pulled his investment out, he had less than SR15,000 of his principal funds. The man was taken to a hospital after the loss left him speechless — literally speechless. The wedding was called off due the groom’s inability to cover the ceremony’s expense, not to mention his inability to articulate.