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Noteworthy Week for U.S. Stocks as Multiple Indexes Report Solid Increases
In a remarkable display of market resilience, the major U.S. stock indexes surged by almost 3%, marking their seventh consecutive week of positive gains. The driving force behind this upward momentum was the anticipation of imminent interest rate cuts.
Notably, the Dow soared to unprecedented heights, surpassing its previous peak recorded on January 4, 2022. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 hovered around 1% below its historical zenith, and the NASDAQ trailed by approximately 8% from its all-time high.
This impressive seven-week winning streak has propelled the NASDAQ to a substantial 18% increase from its recent low in late October. The S&P 500 and the Dow also witnessed commendable growth, both registering around a 15% uptick. The buoyant market sentiments underscore the significance of the potential interest-rate cuts as a pivotal catalyst for the ongoing positive trajectory in the U.S. stock market.
Reviewing the US Stock Markets, the Nasdaq Composite, recorded a decent gain of 179 points, reaching a closing value of 14,992 points by the end of the week. Similarly, the S&P 500 index showed a positive trend, gaining 35 points to settle at 4,754 points. Meanwhile, DJIA Index experienced a notable hike, rising by 80 points during the week and concluding at 37,385 points after a week of gain.
In contrast, Russell 3000 Index saw a gain in week performance, with a slight gain of 25 points to reach 2,741 points by the end of the week.
Moving to Russell 2000 Index, demonstrated a notable hike of 48 points, ending the week at 2,033 points.
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Indices Negative Amidst Turnover Hikes
Dhaka Stock Market DSE, Bourse on the second working day of the week, 30th September, ended with a negative performance in Indices and a hike in Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
503 crore 90 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 22 crore 58 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 29th September, Shares worth Tk 481 crores 31 lakh shares were traded last time, Sunday.
The benchmark DSEX lost 33.61 points or 5,624 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 7.36 point or 1,263 and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 9.57 points or 2,053.
Of the issues traded, 72 advanced, 299 declined and 25 remained unchanged.
Shahjibazar Power Company Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 4.00 paisa or 9.76 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 45.00 paisa.
Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 1.80 paisa or 7.56 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 22.00 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Pragati Life Insurance Limited 25 crore 35 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 27 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 1 crore 50 lakh 42 thousand 956 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 65 crore 60 lakh taka
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National Polymer Announce Their Dividends & Q2 Financials
One of the Listed companies, National Polymer Limited has recommended 10.50% Cash Dividend for the year ended June 30, 2024.
It has reported Consolidated EPS of Tk 2.27 paisa, and Consolidated NAV per share of Tk 30.63 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on December 18, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 22.
The Company also discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (April – June 24).
As per the company’s consolidated life revenue account for April to June 2024, the excess of total income over total expenses, including claims (surplus), stood at Tk 1,394.24 million. This marks a significant increase from the surplus of Tk 823.68 million during the same period in 2023.
For the first half of 2024, from January to June, the company reported a surplus of Tk 2,177.57 million, compared to Tk 1,290.39 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Additionally, the Life Insurance Fund balance as of June 30, 2024, reached Tk 55,188.62 million, showing a net increase of Tk 5,892.25 million from Tk 49,296.37 million on June 30, 2023.
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Beacon Pharma Declares Their Dividends
One of the Listed companies, Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC has recommended 20% Cash dividend and 10% Cash Dividend to Sponsor Shareholder and Directors for the year ended June 30, 2024.
It has reported EPS of Tk 2.26 paisa, and NAV per share of Tk. 26.37 for the year ended June 30, 2024.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on December 23, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 27.