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Weekly Report: Pakistan Stock Exchange ends week on positive note

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mixed trend throughout the trading week, ultimately closing with notable gains.

Despite fluctuations, the 100-Index recorded an overall increase of 408 points, rising from 166,677 to close at 167,085 points by the week’s end.

During the week, the index regained one psychological barrier, while trading remained positive on three sessions and negative on two sessions. The benchmark index touched a weekly high of 169,289 points, whereas the lowest level stood at 165,886 points.

Market capitalization expanded by Rs172 billion, reaching Rs19,038 billion over the five-day trading period. According to market data, 44.05% of shares witnessed price appreciation, with 1,053 companies closing higher, while 1,109 scripts ended in decline.

Experts attribute investor confidence to improved financial sentiment and the extension of Saudi fund deposits for one year, keeping market activity vibrant throughout the week.

Weekly Report: Pakistan Stock Exchange surges by 4,575 points

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish trend during the past trading week, with the KSE-100 Index rising by 4,575 points.

The index closed the week at 166,677 points, up from 162,102 points at the start of the week. During the week, the market recovered four psychological levels, reflecting investor confidence.

Over the five trading days, the market saw three days of gains and two days of declines. The highest level of the KSE-100 Index during the week was 167,005 points, while the lowest level was 160,564 points.

Market capitalization increased by PKR 353 billion, bringing the total to PKR 18,866 billion.

Around 42.21% of listed stocks recorded price increases. Shares of 1,009 companies gained, while 1,172 companies saw declines.

Analysts attributed the market rally to renewed buying interest from local institutions and individual investors, which helped sustain the bullish momentum.

PSX records modest gains during weekly trading

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed modest gains during the trading week. The KSE-100 Index rose by 167 points, closing at 162,102 points compared to 161,935 points at the start of the week.

During the week, the market recovered a key psychological level, with three days of decline and two days of upward movement. The highest level of the week for the index was 162,936 points, while the lowest stood at 160,583 points.

The market capitalization increased by Rs 7.9 billion, reaching Rs 1,851.2 billion by the end of the week. Around 42.7% of listed shares recorded gains, with 1,021 companies seeing price increases and 1,161 companies recording declines.

Experts noted that limited buying pressure for profit-taking in certain stocks contributed to the modest uptick in the market.