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DSE indices weekly gains
DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), progressed 57 points or 0.9pc in the exchanging week from 2 October to 6 October, although stocks were traded in four days as the market was closed one day due to a government holiday.
On a daily basis, the average turnover decreased by 9.7pc to Tk1,319.54 crore last week from Tk1,461.23 crore in the previous week.
Hence, the total market capitalization increased by 0.34pc to Tk5,21,676 crore.
In the week before last, the equity indices on the DSE encountered corrections as investors decided to realize profits from the recently rallied stocks and stay on the sidelines ahead of upcoming earnings declarations.
“The indices of the DSE marked steady gains throughout the week as investors looked out for particular sector-specific stocks with the expectation of quick gains, while a majority of stocks were stuck at the floor prices without potential buyers, gradually reducing the turnover in the market,” says EBL Securities in a weekly comment.
“Moreover, recent disclosures regarding declining export and remittance inflows along with a widening trade deficit have soared the investors’ concerns regarding the market outlook, prompting them to stay watchful on the trading floor,” reads the report.
Investors were active primarily in the pharmaceutical & chemicals sector, which contributed 18pc to the total turnover, followed by the engineering sector contributing 16.7pc, and the miscellaneous sector adding 15.2pc.
The jute sector led the highest sectoral gain with 5.5pc, while the travel sector showed the highest correction of 3.4pc.
At the end of the week, the average price-to-earnings (PE) ratio on the DSE stood at 14.98, which was 0.5pc higher than 14.91 a week ago.
Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourses on the first working day of the week, March 27, ended with price index drops & turnover hikes.
This information is known from DSE sources.
317 crores 60 lakh shares were traded in DSE on this day. 30 crores 62 lakhs more trading was done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 23 March, Shares worth Tk 286 crores 97 lakh shares were traded in DSE last time, Thursday.
The benchmark index DSEX dropped 11.38 points or 6,203. The Shariah-based index DSES shed 3.56 points or 1,349, and the blue-chip index DS30 lost 2.60 points or 2,215.
Of the issues traded, 28 advanced, 72 declined, and 183 remained unchanged.
Legacy Footwear Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 5.6 paisa or 9.96 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 61.80 paisa.
On the other hand, Islamui Commercial Insurance Company Ltd ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 1.3 paisa or 4.71 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 26.30 paisa.
DSE topped on trade Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC 41 crores 52 lakh 86 thousand takas of shares of the company have been traded.
A total of 52 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange, 25 lakh 74 thousand 877 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 18 crore 76 lakh taka.
One of the listed companies, Salvo Chemical Industry Limited, discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (October-December 22). This source is known from DSE.
The company’s earnings per share (EPS) was Tk 0.37 paisa in Q2 of the current financial year. EPS was Tk 0.80 paisa during the same period last year. As of December 31, 2022, net asset value (NAVPS) was loss of Tk 15.42 paisa.
The company reported EPS has been decreased due to increase in costs because of high raw material price in local and import prices, currency devaluation and increase in energy price which adversely affected overall profitability of the Company.
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One of the Listed Companies, Prime Islami Life Insurance Limited has recommended 2 percent cash Dividend to its investors for the Financial Year ending December 31, 2022.
This source is known from DSE.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on May 29 through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at April 17.
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