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Markets

Positive sentiment at PSX continues, KSE-100 gains 138 points

  • Benchmark index up 0.29% on Tuesday, closes above 47,000
Published November 2, 2021

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish run on account of positive market developments on local and international fronts, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index was up 138 points to close above the 47,000 level on Tuesday.

Market opened on a positive note and hit an intra-day high of 47,315 level with the cement sector leading the charge after substantial reduction in global coal prices.

At close, the KSE-100 Index settled higher by 138.14 points or 0.29% to finish at 47,112.92, after profit-taking was witnessed in the latter half of the day.

“Bullish momentum continued at PSX in the backdrop of improved trade deficit number on a monthly basis, a significant decline in international coal prices and anticipation of agreement between IMF and government of Pakistan in the prevailing week announced by finance advisor,” said Topline Securities in its post-market comment.

On the economic front, Pakistan’s trade deficit increased 104% to $15.525 billion during the first four months (July-October) of 2021-22 from $7.617 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year.

In corporate news, the MCB board of directors approved accorded approval to conduct a due diligence for a potential transaction for the purchase of 55% shares of Telenor Microfinance Bank Limited held by Telenor Pakistan BV.

KSE-100 ends with 790-point gain as bullish sentiment drives the day

Volume on the all-share index decreased from 430.1 million on Monday to 306.2 million on Tuesday. The value of the shares trade also declined, amounting to Rs13.78 billion from Rs14.78 billion on Monday.

Byco Petroleum was the volume leader with 19.27 million shares, followed by Telecard LimitedXB with 14.41 million shares, and F.Nat.Equities with 10.80 million shares.

Shares of 361 companies were traded on Tuesday, of which 174 registered an increase, 171 recorded a fall, while 16 remained unchanged.

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