Stocks on DSE up, down on CSE

After witnessing a downward trend in the three sessions, the country’s premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), today rebounded as investors remained active on sector-wise issues.

After witnessing volatility, DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went up by 13.18 points or 0.26 per cent to settle at 5,083.20.

Two other indices also ended higher with the DSE 30 Index, comprising blue chips, rose 9.12 points to finish at 1,812.19 and the DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced 7.14 points to close at 1100.92.

Out of 395 issues traded, 161 advanced, 168 declined and 66 issues remained unchanged on the DSE trading floor.

However, daily trade turnover plunged to Tk 3507.998 million on the country’s premier bourse, which was Tk 4316.455 million at the previous session of the week.

SAMATALETH was the day’s top gainer, rising 9.98 percent, while DELTALIFE was the worst loser, shedding 3.68 per cent.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the day of the week with a downward trend with its major CASPI 16.65 points down at 14553.72.

At the CSE, 217 issues were traded. Of those, 53 closed higher and 120 closed lower when 22.54 lakh shares worth about Taka 11.30 crore changed hands. (BSS)