ISE: bears dominate the proceedings

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favorites amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index fell by 7.88 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,729.12 to 2,721.24 points. The overall turnover amounted to 15,205 shares as compared to previous turnover of 9,299 shares.
Total 120 companies participated in buying and selling activity. Majority of stocks (83) closed in negative territory, 37 landed in plus column and zero company remained pegged to its overnight levels. The volume of Lafarge Pakistan Cement was 10,000 shares. The volume of Bank of Punjab was 2,000 shares. The turnover of Maple Leaf Cement was 1,000 shares.