KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday opened week positively and gained 53.58 points to take the tally to 47942.95 points level at closing.
The stocks recorded the highest trading level of 48095.55 points and lowest level of 47731.99 points, with the volume of over 130.69 million shares and value of Rs7.63 billion. As many as 350 companies were active; of which 125 advanced, 206 declined and 19 remained unchanged.
Azgard Nine was the volume leader with 15.83 million shares, adding Rs 0.37 to finish at Rs 13.05. It was followed by Dewan Cement with 10.77 million shares, shedding Rs 0.10 to end at Rs 21.89 and TRG Pak Ltd with 8.82 million shares, gaining Rs 0.26 to close at Rs 49.56.
The top three gainers were Sapphire Fiber with price per share of 1129.50 (47), Sapphire Fiber with price per share of 803.52 (38.26) and Abbott Lab share of 969.45 (28.85).
The top three losers were Bata (Pak) with price per share of 4136.30 (-217.70), Philip Morris Pak with price per share of 2613 (-137) and Hinopak Motor per share of 1532.05 (-67.95).
Earlier, the stocks started new week on negative note as the benchmark 100-index shed 112 points to drop to 47777 points level in early trading. Opened on negative note, the Pakistan Stock Exchange become bullish after adding 81 points till midday to take the tally to 47970.48 points level.
On Friday, the PSX rebounded with huge 532.77 points to take the tally to 47889.37 points level at closing. The stocks recorded the highest trading level of 47960.80 points and lowest level of 47356.60 points, with the volume of over 152.38 million shares and value of Rs9.24 billion.
