Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Closes Lower Amid Selling Pressure

Date: February 26, 2025

Market Summary: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a downturn today, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 113,862.32 points, a decrease of 665.76 points or 0.58%.

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Key Indices Performance:

• KSE All Share Index: 70,589.56 points, down 395.98 points (0.56%)
• KSE-30 Index: 35,400.86 points, down 298.09 points (0.84%)
• KMI-30 Index: 170,868.32 points, down 1,618.89 points (0.94%)

Market Activity:

• Total Volume Traded: 640,178,422 shares
• Total Value Traded: PKR 22.74 billion
• Number of Trades: 265,286

Top Gainers:

1. Bank AL Habib (BAHL): Increased by 2.73%
2. MCB Bank (MCB): Rose by 1.96%
3. Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC): Gained 1.41%

Top Losers:

1. Fauji Fertiliser Company (FFC): Decreased by 0.54%
2. Hub Power (HUBC): Fell by 1.15%
3. TRG Pakistan (TRG): Dropped by 5.07%

Market Insights: Today’s decline is attributed to profit-taking by investors following a modest rally in the previous session. Despite positive financial results in key sectors such as banking and oil & gas, the market faced selling pressure, leading to the observed downturn.

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Outlook for Tomorrow: Analysts suggest that the market may experience cautious trading in the upcoming session. Factors such as upcoming economic data releases and global market trends are expected to influence investor sentiment. Investors are advised to monitor these developments closely and consider sector-specific opportunities.

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