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Slight Growth on Index, Turnover Shrinks: DSE Weekly Reports
Weekly Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSE, Dhaka Bourse has seen a drops in turnover, slight hike on market capitalization and index on the other hand. This information was disclosed in the weekly market review from the DSE
According to sources, (3 working days) the market capitalization of DSE hiked by Tk 862 crore 94 lakh 45 thousand 101 (16 April – 18 April). At the same time, the turnover has lost by 761 crore 3 lakh 9 thousand 646 taka.
The benchmark index ‘DSEX’ increased by 13.47 points or 0.22 percent, in the outgoing week. At the end of the week, the index stands at 6,228 points. The Shariah-based index ‘DSES’ gained 1.89 points or 0.14 percent and therefore the index stands at 1,349 points. The blue-chip index ‘DS30’ hiked 0.92 points or 0.04 percent, hence the index stands at 2,202 points.
Shares and units worth 1 thousand 475 crore 3 lakh 67 thousand 952 taka were traded in Dhaka Stock Exchange. At the end of the week, the market capitalization stood at 7 lakh 63 thousand 88 crore 97 lakh 99 thousand 26 taka.
Shares and units of 401 companies were traded on DSE during the week. Of these, 250 shares were unchanged. 44 companies declined, while 78 companies advanced.
Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC has ranked at the top of weekly trading on DSE. It is known that 1 crore 39 lakh 28 thousand 15 shares of the company were traded throughout the week. Its market value is 107 crore 89 lakh 5 thousand takas.
National Tea Company Limited has ranked at the top of weekly gainers on DSE. It is known that the share traded a total of Tk 6 crore 69 lakh 37 thousand, which is an average of 2 crore 23 lakh 12 thousand 333 per day. The share has risen 24.21 pc to its highest price.
Midland Bank Limited has ranked at the top of weekly losers on DSE. It is known the share traded a total of Tk 12 crore 86 lakh 57 thousand, which is an average of 4 crore 28 lakh 85 thousand 667 shares per day. The share has dropped 10.16 percent lowest in the last week.
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Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the first working day of the week, 5th May, ended with a hike in Indices and Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
817 crore 76 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 107 crore 13 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 2nd May , Shares worth Tk 710 crores 62 lakh shares were traded last time, Thursday.
The benchmark DSEX added 76.41 points or 5,692 The Shariah-based index DSES gained 18.55 points or 1,250, and the blue-chip index DS30 increased by 25.59 points or 2,033.
Of the issues traded, 259 advanced, 98 declined and 44 remained unchanged.
Far East Knitting & Dyeing Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 1.50 paisa or 10.00 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 16.50 paisa.
ADN Telecom Limuited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 3.20 paisa or 3 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 103.50 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Orion Infusion Limited 41 crore 5 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 34 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 31 lakh 74 thousand 321 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 36 crore 66 lakh taka
One of the Listed companies, AB Bank PLC has recommended 2% Bonus Dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023.
In terms of financial performance, The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. 1.02 for the year ended December 31, 2023. NAV per share of Tk. 29.58 paisa.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on June 12, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at May 26.
Q1 Financials: The company’s Consolidated earnings per share EPS was Tk. 0.12 for January – March 2024 as against Consolidated EPS of Tk 0.13 (restated) for January – March 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Consolidated net asset value (NAVPS) was Tk 29.67 paisa.
The review of the U.S. stock markets highlights a mixed performance across different indices during the week. While the Nasdaq Composite recorded a significant hike, reaching a closing value of 16,156 points, the S&P 500 index showed a negative trend despite adding 28 points.
Conversely, the DJIA Index experienced a notable hike, concluding at 38,675 points after a week of gains. The Russell 3000 Index saw a modest gain, while the Russell 2000 Index demonstrated a notable increase. Overall, the week witnessed varied movements in the stock market, with certain indices showing resilience and others experiencing fluctuations.
Reviewing the U.S. Stock Markets, the Nasdaq Composite, recorded a decent hike of 229 points, reaching a closing value of 16,156 points by the end of the week. Similarly, the S&P 500 index showed a negative trend, adding 28 points to settle at 5,127 points. Meanwhile, DJIA Index experienced a notable hike, adding 436 points during the week and concluding at 38,675 points after a week of gain.
In contrast, Russell 3000 Index saw a gain in week performance, with a slight hike of 18 points to reach 2,934 points by the end of the week.
Moving to Russell 2000 Index, demonstrated a notable gain of 33 points, ending the week at 2,035 points.
