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RAK Ceramics Financial Performance Shows Moderate Dip in Q2

RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited, a prominent company in the ceramics industry, has recently released its financial reports for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, covering the period from April to June. The company’s consolidated earnings per share (EPS) for this quarter stood at Tk. 0.30, showing a decrease from Tk. 0.44 in the corresponding period of the previous year, indicating a slight dip in profitability.
In addition to the Q2 results, RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited reported its consolidated EPS for the first half of the year. The EPS for January to June 2023 amounted to Tk. 0.67, reflecting a decline from Tk. 1.01 recorded in the same period of 2022.
Furthermore, the company disclosed its consolidated net asset value (NAV) per share, which serves as a measure of its financial standing. As of June 30, 2023, the consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 17.51, exhibiting a modest increase from Tk. 17.28 recorded on June 30, 2022.

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Apex Foods Declares its Dividends

One of the Listed Companies, Apex Foods Limited has recommended 20% cash Dividend for the year ended June 30, 2023.
In terms of financial performance, the company has reported an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of Tk. 8.91 for the year ending June 30, 2023. The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share stands at Tk. 136.20.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on November 30 through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 26.
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Apex Spinning Discloses 20% Cash Dividends

One of the Listed Companies, Apex Spinning & Knitting Mills Limited has recommended 20% cash Dividend for the year ended June 30, 2023.
In terms of financial performance, the company has reported an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of Tk. 3.51 for the year ending June 30, 2023. The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share stands at Tk. 64.37.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on November 30 through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 26.
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Rollercoaster Ride for Index Values as Turnover gain mount

Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the third working day of the week, October 3, ended with price Index drop & turnover hike. This information is known from DSE sources.
497 crores 17 lakh shares were traded on this day. 31 crore 23 lakh more trading was done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 2 October, Shares worth Tk 465 crores 93 lakh shares were traded last time, Monday.
The benchmark DSEX lost 10.49 points or 6,262 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 0.80 points or 1,356, and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 0.08points or 2,134.
Of the issues traded, 38 advanced, 109 declined and 155 remained unchanged.
Deshbandhu Polymer Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 4.20 paisa or 18.34 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 27.10 paisa
Union Insurance Company Ltd ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 6.10 paisa or 9.01 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 61.60 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd 30 crore 82 lakh takas of shares of the company have been traded.
A total of 68 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange, 1 crore 50 thousand 69 lakh 394 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 44 crore 65 lakh taka.