The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded on Monday as investors remained active on sector-wise issues.
The benchmark index, DSEX, edged up by 2.46 points to close at 4,942.06. Similarly, the DS30 index, which tracks blue-chip stocks, saw a gain of 1.55 points, ending the session at 1,897.75, according to BSS report.
However, the DSE Shariah Index (DSES) faced a minor decline of 0.98 points, settling at 997.91.
A total of 393 companies participated in the day's trading, with 12,08,24,891 shares and mutual fund units changing hands. The total turnover for the day stood at Taka 352,49,79,069.
The overall market breadth remained slightly negative, as more stocks declined than advanced. Out of the issues traded, 140 companies saw their prices increase, while 175 companies closed lower. The share prices of 78 companies remained unchanged.
In terms of monetary value, the top 10 turnover leaders were spearheaded by Orion Infusion, City Bank, Dominage Steel, Square Pharma, and Fine Foods. Other major contributors to the turnover included Crystal Ins, Chartered Life Ins, Khan Brothers PP, Taufika Food, and Saiham Cotton.
The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a negative zone. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) decreased by 10.26 points and 20.38 points, respectively.
