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Stocks Rebound Slightly After Two-Day Slump

Written by The Banking Post


The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) bounced back slightly today, ending a two-day losing streak, despite mixed performance across segments and indices.

The DSEX, the key index of the bourse, inched up by 0.36 points to close at 5,062.20, marking a minimal yet positive move.

In contrast, other indices declined:

  • The DSES, which tracks Shariah-compliant stocks, edged down 0.14% to 1,102.46
  • The DS30, comprising blue-chip stocks, fell 0.47% to 1,890.92

🔹 Turnover Rebounds, Market Activity Picks Up

Market turnover, a key indicator of investor participation, increased to Tk 653.69 crore, up from Tk 564.37 crore in the previous session, reflecting improved trading sentiment.

A total of 205,628 trades were executed, with block transactions amounting to Tk 17.90 crore across 33 scrips.

🔹 Mixed Market Breadth

Market breadth painted a mixed picture:

  • 163 stocks advanced
  • 156 declined
  • 76 remained unchanged

Among A-category stocks, the trend was slightly negative with 84 gainers and 97 losers.
The B-category showed better sentiment, with 44 gainers against 23 losers.
There was no trading in the N-category during the session.

🔹 Segment-wise Highlights

  • Mutual Funds: 4 gained, 19 declined
  • Corporate Bonds: 1 issue advanced
  • Government Bonds: 3 issues declined

🔹 Top Gainers & Losers

  • Top Gainer: Apex Spinning & Knitting Mills, up 10%
  • Top Loser: Jute Spinners, down 7%

Despite the marginal index recovery, sector-wise and stock-wise movements suggest cautious investor behavior amid selective buying.


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