Date: March 6, 2025
Market Summary: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a downturn today, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 112,743.79 points, marking a decrease of 324.21 points or 0.29% from the previous close of 113,068.00 points. dps.psx.com.pk
Key Indices Performance:
- KSE All Share Index: 70,048.66 points, down 226.04 points (0.32%)
- KSE-30 Index: 34,967.58 points, a decline of 84.15 points (0.24%)
- KMI-30 Index: 168,643.81 points, decreasing by 764.72 points (0.45%)dps.psx.com.pk
Market Activity:
- Total Volume Traded: 495,984,234 shares
- Total Value Traded: PKR 22.78 billion
- Number of Trades: 256,916
Top Gainers:
- Pakgen Power (PKGP): Increased by 8.95%thenews.com.pk+11dps.psx.com.pk+11tradingeconomics.com+11
- Cnergyico PK (CNERGY): Rose by 7.85%
- Interloop Limited (ILP): Gained 4.63%
Top Losers:
- Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC): Decreased by 2.09%
- Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL): Fell by 2.21%
- Mari Petroleum (MARI): Dropped by 1.33%
Market Insights: Today’s decline is primarily attributed to profit-taking by investors following recent gains. The market experienced fluctuations throughout the session, with the KSE-100 index reaching an intra-day high of 113,591.83 points and a low of 111,829.14 points.
Outlook for Tomorrow: Analysts anticipate that the market may continue to exhibit cautious behavior in the upcoming sessions. Factors such as corporate earnings announcements and macroeconomic indicators are expected to influence investor sentiment. Investors are advised to stay informed about these developments and consider diversifying their portfolios to mitigate potential risks.
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