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Weekly U.S. Stock Market Report Shows Diverse Performance
In a mixed week for the U.S. stock markets, the Nasdaq Composite saw a significant uptick, closing with a gain of 235 points at 16,690. Conversely, the S&P 500 managed a slight increase of just 1 point, ending at 5,304, while the DJIA Index experienced a substantial decline of 970 points, finishing at 39,069. The Russell 3000 Index recorded a modest drop of 5 points, closing at 3,026, and the Russell 2000 Index fell by 26 points to end the week at 2,069.
Reviewing the U.S. Stock Markets, the Nasdaq Composite, recorded a decent hike of 235 points, reaching a closing value of 16,690 points by the end of the week. Similarly, the S&P 500 index showed a negative trend, adding 1 point to settle at 5,304 points. Meanwhile, DJIA Index experienced a notable drop, adding 970 points during the week and concluding at 39,069 points after a week of gain.
In contrast, Russell 3000 Index saw a gain in week performance, with a slight drop of 5 points to reach 3,026 points by the end of the week.
Moving to Russell 2000 Index, demonstrated a notable drop of 26 points, ending the week at 2,069 points.
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.
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.
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has removed three audit firms from its panel for their failure to secure enlistment with the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), according to a notice issued today.
The firms—A Hoque & Company, FAMES & R, and SK Barua & Company Chartered Accountants—were delisted following the FRC’s request. In December last year, the FRC published a list of enlisted audit firms and subsequently, in February, requested the BSEC to remove any firms that were not included on that list.
BSEC regulations mandate that financial statements signed by auditors outside its approved panel will not be accepted. With the removal of these three firms, the total number of audit firms on the BSEC panel has been reduced from 48 to 45.
Sources from the FRC revealed that 15-20 audit firms failed to secure enlistment last year, and approximately 45 chartered accountants are currently under restrictions imposed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Although the delisted firms can no longer audit issuer companies or listed securities, they are allowed to complete audit and assurance services that were initiated before their removal, the BSEC clarified.
