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PSX faces uncertainty as KSE-100 drops by more than 1,600 points

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PSX points update

KARACHI – On Tuesday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a notable decline as the benchmark 100 index dropped by over 1,600 points during intraday trading. The index had reached a low of 60,061.54 points, marking a substantial decrease of 1,643.55 points, or 2.66%. Investors seem to be adopting a “dump and run” strategy, with … Read more

PSX closes higher after sluggish activity

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PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan stocks exchange returned to the positive zone on Tuesday after witnessing a range-bound session owing to concerns regarding the economy of the country, analysts said. An analyst at Pearl Securities said that the bourse moved both ways with low volumes and closed in the green zone. “However, a lack of interest and … Read more

Stocks down 150 points over profit-taking

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Stocks down 150 points over profit-taking

KARACHI: The Pakistan bourse witnessed a range-bound session on Friday where the investors opted for profit-taking, which drove the market to close in a red zone.

An analyst at Topline Securities said that the equities observed a range-bound session as the KSE-100 Index traded between its intraday high of 109 points and intraday low of 151 points.

“The traded volume and value declined to 151 million shares and Rs4.63 billion, respectively. WorldCall Telecom was today’s volume leader with 11.9 million shares,” he added.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 shares Index shed 0.36 per cent, or 150.97 points, to close at 42,309.11 points. The KSE-30 shares Index shed 0.52 per cent, or 83.94 points, to close at 15,932.55 points.

An analyst at Arif Habib Limited said that the KSE-100 Index opened on a positive note as the cement sector led the rally.

“However, the Index nosedived in the second session as the investors opted for profit-taking. The volumes continued to decline although hefty volumes were witnessed in the third tier stocks,” he added.

As many as 344 scrips were active of which 130 advanced, 193 declined and 21 remained unchanged.

The ready market volumes stood at 160.13 million shares, compared with the turnover of 248.19 million shares in the last trading session.

The companies which reflected the highest gains included Colgate Palm up Rs60.56 to close at Rs2,395.96/share, and Premium Textile up Rs48.50 to close at Rs748/share.

The companies which reflected the most losses included Premium down Rs92.96 to close at Rs1,146.54/share, and Mehmood Textile Pakistan down Rs63.28 to close at Rs860/share.

The highest volumes were witnessed in WorldCall Telecom with a turnover of 11.93 million shares. The scrip shed 2 paisas to close at Rs1.26/share, followed by Flying Cement with a turnover of 9.71 million shares. It gained 11 paisas to close at Rs8/share. Silk Bank remained the third with a turnover of 8.95 million shares. It shed 5 paisas to finish at Rs1.25/share.

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Equity market continues positive momentum

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Pakistan equity market gains over improving economic conditions

The market traded in the green zone, as the rupee continued its upsurge against the dollar. The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 41,425.37 points, up 356.50 points, or 0.87 per cent. Analysts expect the market to continue momentum backed by economic clarity. KARACHI: The positive momentum continued at the Pakistan equity market on Thursday, as … Read more

KSE-100 closes at lowest level; Breaches 40,000-mark

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Pakistan bourse closes lower over profit-taking
  • The benchmark KSE-100 index dropped by 627.95 points or 1.55 percent to settle at 39,831.75 points.
  • The index hit an intraday low of 658.49 points as investors chose to sell after the market opened in the green.
  • With 16 million shares trading hands, WorldCall Limited led the pack in terms of volume.

The KSE-100 index fell more than 600 points in a volatile session on Thursday, keeping the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) under selling pressure.

The political unrest surrounding the by-elections in Punjab and the election of the chief minister has caused investors to fear and sell off their investments.

Since the start of trade, the benchmark KSE-100 index has been trending downward and there have been no encouraging signs as stocks have been under selling pressure generally.

The KSE-100 index dropped by 1.55 percent day over day, reaching its lowest point since November 23, 2020, according to Arif Habib Limited. The index has decreased by 4.1 percent and 10.7 percent, respectively, since the start of the fiscal year 2022–2023 and the beginning of the calendar year 2022, according to the statement.

As the rupee-dollar parity continued to dampen spirits, the Pakistani rupee continued to decline, hitting an all-time low of 226.81 against the US dollar in the interbank market. This pushed investors to stay on the sidelines.

The benchmark KSE-100 index dropped by 627.95 points or 1.55 percent to settle at 39,831.75 points.

According to a report from Arif Habib Limited, the benchmark KSE-100 index had a bloody session today as a result of worries about the economy and inflation as well as the rupee’s loss against the US currency.

The index hit an intraday low of 658.49 points as investors chose to sell after the market opened in the green, according to the trading house.

Meanwhile, it claimed that overall volume levels remained low while good volume levels were seen in third-tier stocks.

Fertilizer (-100 points), banks (-91.2 points), exploration and production (-78.8 points), cement (-60.9 points), and chemical were among the industries that contributed to the performance (-45.4 points).

During the session, shares of 333 different firms were exchanged. 40 scrips closed in the green at the close of trading, 269 closed in the red, and 24 stayed unchanged.

157.99 million shares were traded overall on Thursday versus 141.74 million on Wednesday. Shares were traded for a total of Rs4.28 billion during the day.

With 16 million shares trading hands, WorldCall Limited led the pack in terms of volume and lost 0.06 rupees to settle at 1.21. TPL Properties, which had 11.87 million shares traded and lost Rs. 1.31 to close at Rs. 16.25, and Unity Foods, which had 10.04 million shares traded and lost Rs. 1.35 to close at Rs. 16.72, were the next-most active stocks.

 

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PSX experiences range-bound trading with a gain of around 71 points

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PSX experiences range-bound trading
  • The benchmark KSE-100 closed with a gain of around 71 points on Wednesday.
  • Trading on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was range-bound.
  • 136 stocks ended the day’s trading in the black, 169 in the red, and 20 were unchanged.

The benchmark KSE-100 closed with a gain of around 71 points on Wednesday, although trading on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was range-bound.

The stock market started off in the black, but it quickly gave in to selling pressure. The bulls, however, maintained a firm hold throughout the day, helping to close the market on a high note.

The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 70.63 points or 0.17 percent to settle at 40,459.70 points.

According to Arif Habib, the ongoing depreciation of the Pakistani rupee versus the US dollar and political upheaval are to blame for the benchmark KSE-100 index’s sideways performance.

Despite value purchasing during the final hour of trading in the exploration and production sector, volumes were low.

Exploration and production (+73.3 points), banks (+29.0 points), OMCs (+15.8 points), electricity (+13.6 points), and technology are among the sectors that have helped the performance (11.8 points).

During the session, shares of 325 firms were exchanged. 136 stocks ended the day’s trading in the black, 169 in the red, and 20 were unchanged.

Compared to Tuesday’s total of 194.86 million shares, the overall trading volume increased to 141.74 million shares. Shares were traded for a total of Rs4.49 billion during the day.

With 13.37 million shares traded and a loss of Rs0.35 to close at Rs17.56, TPL Properties Limited had the highest volume. Worldcall Telecom Limited, with 10.75 million shares traded, gained 0.02 rupees to close at Rs. 1.27, and Cnergyico PK Limited, with 7.95 million shares traded, lost 0.02 rupees to settle at Rs. 5, came in second and third, respectively.

 

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E&P companies to remain on investors’ radar at PSX

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KARACHI: The Pakistan bourse increased 1.3 per cent during the week ended March 4, 2022, which can largely be attributed to the contribution from the E&P, which gained on account of run up in the crude oil prices, amid the ongoing Russia and Ukraine conflict that has resulted in higher international commodity prices. The Pakistan … Read more

Equity market likely to remain range-bound

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KARACHI: The Pakistan equity market lost 3.7 per cent during the week ended February 25, 2022 on the back of major concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while range-bound activity is expected next week, analysts said. An analyst at Pearl Securities said Russian president Putin ordered a military operation where forces launched a full invasion in … Read more

KSE-100 closes in red zone over renewed IMF conditions

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PSX closes lower over economic, political unrest

KARACHI: The Stocks witnessed a lackluster session on Monday as the investors remained wary of the fresh conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which would result in increased cost of production and inflation. An analyst at Pearl Securities said that the benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed a dull session as the IMF in its … Read more

Pakistan bourse closes in red territory; KSE-100 Index shed 256 points

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KARACHI: The Pakistan stock market started the day on a positive note to celebrate the resumption of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme with the approval of the 6th tranche of $1 billion. However, profit-taking was witnessed in the second half, dragging the market down to close in the red, dealers said. Ahsan Mehanti at … Read more

KSE-100 gains 299 points over expected IMF agreement

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Stocks down 150 points over profit-taking

KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 Index remained in a green territory throughout the day owing to the positive expectations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board meeting scheduled on Wednesday. An analyst at Pearl Securities said that improved activities were seen across the board as investors were keeping eyes on the expected improvements in the macros. … Read more

KSE-100 remains best performing index in region

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PSX

KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 Index posted a positive return of 1.7 per cent in January, owing to aggressive foreign buying in technology scrips and the progress on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The Pakistan Stock Exchange gained 779 points on a month-on-month basis to close at 45,375 points in January and remained one of … Read more

Stocks remain bullish on IMF deal development

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PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan Equity Market opened in a green zone on Monday where investors’ confidence was enhanced due to the government fulfilling all the prior conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). An analyst at Pearl Securities said that the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China would also be a positive development … Read more

KSE-100 gains 127 points on lower T-bill yields

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KARACHI: The Pakistan bourse closed on a positive note on Thursday as investors cheered Wednesday’s T-Bill auction amid a decline of 15 to 27 basis points in cut-off yields, dealers said. Ahsan Mehanti at Arif Habib Corp said that stocks closed bullish amid the fall in the government T-bill yields by 68bps. “Mid-session pressure remained … Read more

KSE-100 edges up on positive economic data

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Stocks down 150 points over profit-taking

KARACHI: The Pakistan bourse on Wednesday closed higher as investors’ confidence was boosted due to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) affirming steady rates coupled with the falling bond yields. “The government revised the growth rate to 5.4 per cent for fiscal year 2021, and the global crude oil prices rose which played a catalyst … Read more

KSE-100 Index edges down on profit-taking

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PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened in a green zone where investors’ interest was boosted as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept the interest rate unchanged in Monday’s announcement. “Late profit taking was witnessed at the bourse as international markets turned red on the speculation that the US Federal Reserve may raise interest … Read more

KSE-100 closes in red amid increasing economic uncertainties

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PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan bourse closed lower on Monday amid a slump in the global equities and investor concerns for the ongoing political noise. “Uncertainty ahead of the International Monetary Fund policy board review on January 28, and the State Bank of Pakistan’s policy announcement scheduled today amid surging inflation played a catalyst role in negative … Read more

KSE-100 Index remains flat over economic concerns

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed flat on Thursday due to the weak earnings outlook coupled with increased tariff on industries. The market started with a selling pressure where it lost 558 points in the initial trading hours. “Surging industrial power tariff, uncertainty ahead of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) policy board review on … Read more

Pakistan bourse remains bearish: KSE-100 Index shed 673 points

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KARACHI: The Pakistan equity market witnessed a bloodbath session on Wednesday, as it remained under selling pressure due to the rising trend in the global oil prices. The rumours of a hike in the US interest rates and increased concerns over the bleak external account figures of the country kept the market under pressure throughout the … Read more

KSE-100 Index shed 151 points over renewed Covid concerns

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PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan equity market closed in the red zone, amid rising Covid-19 pandemic cases across the world. Surging twin deficits and uncertainty over the outcome of the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board review for the release of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) tranche worth over $1 billion played a catalytic role in the … Read more

KSE-100 Index shed 153 points on economic uncertainty

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PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan bourse started the day on a positive note where bears took over for the rest of day, thus, the market ended in a red zone. An analyst at Pearl Securities said that the voting on the finance bill admitted strong opposition in both houses which kept the market under pressure. “[The] international … Read more

KSE-100 Index gains 35 points amid higher global oil prices

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PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan equity market opened on a positive note on account of higher international oil prices, but the positivity didn’t sustain as the market witnessed profit taking in the last hours, dealers said. An analyst at Pearl Securities said that the bourse started the day in a positive zone and crossed the psychological barrier … Read more

Pakistan bourse ends flat in absence of positive triggers

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Stocks down 150 points over profit-taking

KARACHI: After witnessing a volatile session, the Pakistan stocks closed flat on Tuesday in the absence of positive triggers, dealers said. Ahsan Mehanti at Arif Habib Limited said that the stocks closed flat on renewed concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic in global equities, weak global crude oil prices and rising trade deficit. “Weak rupee, surging … Read more

KSE-100 opens bearish today

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Stocks down 150 points over profit-taking

KARACHI: The Pakistan stocks opened on a bearish note as the KSE-100 index witnessed a decline of 144.76 points, or 0.32 per cent, in the first hour of trading on Tuesday. The Pakistan stocks successfully managed to close in the green territory on Monday, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed to reschedule the sixth … Read more

Pakistan stocks close in green territory as KSE-100 Index gains 542 points

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PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan stocks successfully managed to close in the green territory on Monday, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to reschedule the sixth review of the $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) on the request of the Finance Division. “Moreover, the local players’ liquidity increased due to the inflows from foreign firms. … Read more

KSE-100 opens bullish today

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KARACHI: The Pakistan bourse opened on a bullish note as the KSE-100 index witnessed an increase of 197.07 points, or 0.43 per cent, in the first hour of trading on Monday. The local equity market closed higher on Friday, amid rising global commodity prices and the likely release of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tranche. … Read more

KSE-100 opens bullish today

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened on a bullish note as the KSE-100 index witnessed an increase of 184.69 points, or 0.41 per cent, in the first hour of trading on Friday. The stocks closed bearish on renewed concerns in the global equities over Covid-19  pandemic. Important news that dampened investors’ confidence, were regarding a … Read more

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