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Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a dynamic trading session today, with initial bullish sentiment propelling the market to a new intraday high before profit-taking activities led to a modest decline. The market closed at 121,641 points, down 158 points from the previous day.
Trading commenced on a positive note, with the PSX reaching an intraday high of 122,281 points. However, the early gains were tempered as investors engaged in profit-taking, resulting in a decrease by the end of the day.
Market activity was robust, with a total volume of 855 million shares changing hands. The most active stocks included Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), Fauji Foods Limited (FFL), K-Electric Limited (KEL), Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited (ICIBL), and Faysal Bank Limited (FABL).
Despite the dip, analysts from JS Global Capital Limited expressed optimism about the market’s near-term prospects. They anticipate continued positive momentum, supported by strong sectoral performance, particularly in the banking, cement, and fertilizer sectors.
Investors are advised to consider accumulating fundamentally strong stocks, especially during market dips. Analysts recommend focusing on key sectors such as banking, cement, and fertilizer to capitalize on potential growth opportunities.
The KSE-100 index, a benchmark for the market, recorded a day-on-day decline of 0.13%, while the KSE-30 index fell by 0.42%. The PSX market capitalization also experienced a slight decrease, ending at Rs 14,728.98 billion.
Top gainers included Pakgen Power Limited (PKGP), which rose by 10%, and K-Electric Limited (KEL), which saw a 7.76% increase. Conversely, Mughal Iron and Steel Industries Limited (MUGHAL) and Treet Corporation Limited (TGL) were among the top losers.
Regionally, the markets showed mixed results, with Korea’s KOSPI index experiencing a significant rise of 1.5%, while Malaysia’s KLSE index declined by 7.6% year-to-date.
Overall, while today’s trading session ended on a subdued note, the outlook remains positive, with expectations of sustained market growth driven by improving investor sentiment and strong sectoral dynamics.