Karachi, July 05, 2024 : On the last business day of the week, the 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) shed 70.01 points, a slight negative change of 0.09 percent, closing at 80,212.79 points compared to 80,282.80 points on the previous working day.
On the last business day of the week, the 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) shed 70.01 points, a slight negative change of 0.09 percent, closing at 80,212.79 points compared to 80,282.80 points on the previous working day.
A total of 448,981,017 shares were traded during the day, compared to 496,782,184 shares the previous day. The value of traded shares stood at Rs 18.995 billion against Rs 11.899 billion on the last trading day.
Around 432 companies transacted their shares in the stock market, with 152 recording gains, 229 sustaining losses, and 51 remaining unchanged.
A day earlier, the KSE-100 Index benchmark of the PSX surged by 49.13 points, a percent change of 0.06, closing at 80,282.80 points compared to 80,233.67 points on the previous working day.
During intraday trading, the 100-index touched an all-time high for the PSX, reaching 80,888.86 points. The market witnessed a low of 80,134.89 points before settling on a positive note.
A total of 496,782,184 shares were traded during the day, with the value of shares standing at Rs 19.328 billion.
As many as 446 companies transacted their shares in the stock market, with 188 recording gains, 194 sustaining losses, and 64 remaining unchanged.
