KSE-100: Stocks extend gains; index up 380 points
May 6, 2021
Stocks extended gains at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for the second consecutive day, as positive news-flow over possible resolution of long term IPP issue and government’s decision to renegotiate tariffs and tax issue with the IMF, lifted market sentiments.
On Wednesday, the benchmark KSE-100 opened on a positive note and touched intra-day high at 45,173.61 level after gaining over 610.02 points. However, the index clocked at 44,943.61 level by the closing bell after posting a 380 points gain.
During the session, investor sentiments were primarily buoyed by the news regarding the resolution of the long-awaited IPPs issue as the Economic Coordination Committee was set to take up a matter pertaining to 40% dues to IPPs.
Kse-100: Stocks battered over fears of additional Covid restrictions; index lost 600 points
May 1, 2021
Stocks at Pakistan Stock exchange were hammered on the last trading day of the week as index continued to lose ground to selling pressure over rising political uncertainty, while rising covid-19 cases in the country have also stoked fears of complete lockdown- denting market sentiments.
On Friday, the benchmark kse-100 opened on a positive note and touched intra-day high at 45,056.90 level after gaining 193 points, but reversing its trajectory the index lost 711.42 and touched intra-day low at 44,151.69 level. However, the index clocked at 44,262.35 level by the closing bell after posting a 600.75 points loss.
KSE-100: Covid lockdown fears, roll-over week keeps sentiments in check; index loses 233 points Equities Correspondent
Stocks continue to lose ground at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as rising covid-19 cases in the country have stoked fears of complete lockdown.
On Wednesday, the benchmark KSE-100 opened on a positive note and touched intra-day high at 45,588.94 level, but reversing its trajectory the index also touched intra-day low at 45,020.83 level. However, the index clocked at 45,059.12 level by the closing bell after posting a 233.75 points loss
During the session the investors booked profit owing to the recent surge in the stock price as a result of strong earnings season. Moreover, investors also offloaded equities, earlier bought at attractive rates owing to roll-over week.
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KSE-100 stage sharp recovery amid buying spell by Mutual Funds; index up 976 points
Stocks stage sharp recovery at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), amid heavy buying spree by Mutual Funds.
On Monday , the benchmark KSE-100 opened on a positive note and touched intra-day high at 45,952.45 level after gaining 1,245.69 points. However, paring some early gains the index clocked at 45,682.77 index level by the closing bell after posting a 976.01 points gain.
During the session the strong earnings announcements propelled bullish sentiments as many scrips became active namely in the Banking, Oil, Fertilizer and Cement sector.
The government’s allocation of six exploration blocks to Oil & Gas exploration companies also resulted in strong investment inflows towards the sectors, specifically Oil & Gas Development Company Limited and Pakistan Petroleum Limited