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Pakistan Stock Exchange Surges on Saudi Investment
Financeexpress-tribune8h ago

Pakistan Stock Exchange Surges on Saudi Investment

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged by over 4,700 points, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossing 170,000 within minutes of opening. This significant market uplift is attributed to an influx of Saudi funds, boosting investor sentiment.

Pakistan's KSE-100 Index Drops Over 1,000 Points
Businessexpress-tribune12d ago

Pakistan's KSE-100 Index Drops Over 1,000 Points

Pakistan's benchmark KSE-100 stock index experienced a significant drop of over 1,000 points, with persistent selling pressure dominating the market. The index remains down 12% year-to-date amidst the decline.

KSE-100 extends bullish momentum amid early volatility
FinanceDawn1mo ago

KSE-100 extends bullish momentum amid early volatility

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index was trading 381.98 points higher by 10:30am on Wednesday, extending the recovery seen a day earlier. The gain of 0.24 per cent from its previous close of 157,132.09 points suggests that investor confidence, while cautious, remains intact following a turbulent start to the week. On Tuesday, the market staged a sharp rebound of 5,159.10 points to close at 157,132.09, recovering a significant portion of Monday’s record 16,000-plus point plunge, the largest sing...

KSE-100 gains over 800 points in early trading
FinanceDawn1mo ago

KSE-100 gains over 800 points in early trading

Pakistan’s benchmark index, KSE-100, gained 838.67 points from its previous close of 166,258.54 by 10:40am on Wednesday. This 0.5 per cent rise during early trading comes as the market began to pick up after losing 400 points by 10am. Volatility persisted in the market on Wednesday, following Tuesday’s particularly turbulent session that saw the index swing from an intraday gain of 1,546 points to a steep decline of 3,783 points as selling pressure intensified. So far today, the index has tou...

Bearish pressure drags KSE-100 down over 2,000 points
FinanceDawn1mo ago

Bearish pressure drags KSE-100 down over 2,000 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark index, the KSE-100, was down 2,242.94 points by 11:05am on Monday. The index lost 1.25 per cent from its previous close of 179,603.73 at a trading volume of 64,643,373, and a value of 6,328,293,511. The top active stocks were led by Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited, rising 20.42pc to Rs2.30 at a volume of 16,560,745, followed by K-Electric Limited falling 1.75pc to Rs8.40 at a volume of 13,638,928, and Beco Steel Limited rising 3.94pc to Rs6.33 at a volume of 11,858,071. The top advancing stocks were led by Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited, followed by 786 Investments Limited, rising 10.03 to Rs17.88, and Tariq Corporation Limited(Pref), rising 10.01 to Rs16.93. The top decliners were Ecopack Limited, down 10.01pc to Rs48.57; ZIL Limited, down 10.00pc to Rs454.93; and Chashma Sugar Mills Limited, down 10.00pc to Rs97.51. Bears remained dominant in the market last week, with Topline Securities noting that the ongoing negative momentum was due to the “ongoing result session, where corporate results fell short of investors’ expectations”.

Oil Prices Fall as Trump Predicts End to Iran Conflict in Weeks
WorldAPReutersbloomberg+61wsjThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNNdr-dkyle-uutisetcbc+53 more14d ago64 sources

Oil Prices Fall as Trump Predicts End to Iran Conflict in Weeks

President Donald Trump has stated that the US will conclude its attacks on Iran within two to three weeks, regardless of a deal, and emphasized that securing the Strait of Hormuz is not America's responsibility. This optimism has led to Brent oil prices falling below $100, though analysts warn that normalizing oil flows could take weeks even after a conflict resolution.

Global Markets Decline, Oil and Commodity Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions and Iran Escalation Fears
BusinessReutersbloombergwsj+82FTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNNFox News+74 more15d ago85 sources

Global Markets Decline, Oil and Commodity Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions and Iran Escalation Fears

European and world stock markets, including Asian equities, are experiencing downward trends for the fifth consecutive week due to intensifying Middle East conflict, which has also caused oil prices to surge towards $117 per barrel and led to a rebound in soybean and corn prices, further fueled by fears of escalation in Iran.

PSX continues recovery, surges 3,600 points during intraday trade
WorldDawn28d ago

PSX continues recovery, surges 3,600 points during intraday trade

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 continued its recovery on Wednesday, surging by over 3,600 points during intraday trade. The index gained 3,619.38 points, or 2.41 per cent, to stand at 153,635.54 points at 12:06pm from the previous close of 150,016.16 points. The PSX had slipped below 150,000 points on Monday as volatile conditions arising from the Middle East conflict and border tensions with Afghanistan sent investors into panic, who sold off their positions. How...

KSE-100 drops over 4,300 points as volatility continues
BusinessDawn1mo ago

KSE-100 drops over 4,300 points as volatility continues

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index slipped 4,360.66 points by 1:10pm on Monday, marking a turbulent start to the week as selling pressure returned to the market. The index shed 2.83 per cent from its previous close of 153,866.16 points. So far in the session, it has touched an intraday high of 153,943.69 points and an intraday low of 149,385.39 points. The sharp decline comes after the index recorded its seventh consecutive week of losses, with geopolitical uncertainty and weak investor senti...

KSE-100 rebounds past 157,800 in steady early trading
FinanceDawn1mo ago

KSE-100 rebounds past 157,800 in steady early trading

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index gained over 2,000 points by 10:30am on Thursday. The index was up 1.3 per cent from its previous close of 155,777.21 points, reaching 157,800.32 points during early trading. So far, the session has shown lower volatility than earlier trading days this week, with the market maintaining steady gains and experiencing only limited pullbacks. Trading activity has also remained healthy, with total volume recorded at 88,065,268 shares and a traded value of Rs5,947,...

Bears weaken grip on bourse as KSE-100 advances over 1,000 points
FinanceDawnexpress-tribune1mo ago2 sources

Bears weaken grip on bourse as KSE-100 advances over 1,000 points

Pakistan’s benchmark equity index, the KSE-100, had gained 1092.95 points as of 11:31am on Thursday, signalling a modest recovery during early intraday trading. The advance places the index 0.66 per cent above its previous close of 164,626.29 points. So far in the session, the index has touched an intraday low of 162,953.63 and a high of 165,827.14. The 2,873.51 point range reflects the elevated volatility that has persisted from earlier in the week into today’s trading. Investor sentiment re...

Bloodbath continues as KSE-100 sheds over 2,000 points during early trading
FinanceDawn1mo ago

Bloodbath continues as KSE-100 sheds over 2,000 points during early trading

Pakistan’s benchmark index, KSE-100, was trading in the red during early intraday trading on Tuesday, down 2,262.95 points by 10:30am. The index has already witnessed a volatile trading session, swinging between an intraday high of 169,237.51 points and a low of 165,185.08 points before the midday mark. The top active stocks were led by Hascol Petroleum Limited, declining 6.88 per cent to Rs16.10 at a volume of 25,404,479, followed by Bank of Punjab, falling 5.50pc to Rs28.53 at a volume of 1...

Pakistan Stock Exchange Shows Strong Recovery and Continued Gains
Financenaftemporikiexpress-tribunegeo-news15d ago3 sources

Pakistan Stock Exchange Shows Strong Recovery and Continued Gains

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has experienced a strong recovery, with the KSE-100 benchmark index gaining over 1,800 points, driven by buying across key sectors and positive signals from the US. Sentiment further improved, leading to continued rises in the PSX, fueled by hopes for a Middle East deal.

KSE-100 Index Jumps Over 4,000 Points in Broad Rally
Businessexpress-tribune28d ago

KSE-100 Index Jumps Over 4,000 Points in Broad Rally

The KSE-100 index experienced a significant rally, climbing over 4,000 points, driven by notable buying interest across various sectors including autos, fertilisers, banks, cement, and oil. The overall trading volume reached 397 million.

KSE-100 rebounds after early plunge
FinanceDawn1mo ago

KSE-100 rebounds after early plunge

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index rose modestly by 968.93 points, or 0.62 per cent, by 10:40am on Thursday after opening on a volatile note. Earlier in the session, the index had dropped more than 1,700 points by 9:55am before staging a recovery. So far, the index has recorded an intraday high of 156,837.83 points and a low of 153,503.70 points. The volatility comes in the wake of oil prices surging more than 9pc to break back above $100 a barrel after fresh Iranian strikes on supplies and i...

Rally continues as KSE-100 advances over 2,000 points
BusinessDawn1mo ago

Rally continues as KSE-100 advances over 2,000 points

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index staged a strong recovery on Wednesday, rising more than 2,000 points by 10:55am as investor sentiment improved. The index climbed 1.33 per cent from its previous close of 156,177.12 points to reach 158,382.00 points in early trading. Trading activity was led by K-Electric Limited, which slipped 1.16pc to Rs7.64 on a volume of 21,973,154 shares. It was followed by The Bank of Punjab, which gained 3.70pc to Rs28.29 with 13,454,195 shares traded, and Cnergyico ...

KSE-100 surges over 9,300 points in early trade, market halt triggered
BusinessDawn1mo ago

KSE-100 surges over 9,300 points in early trade, market halt triggered

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index advanced 9,303.75 points, or 6.35 per cent, during early trading on Tuesday, triggering a temporary market halt after the sharp rally. Following the surge, trading was suspended in accordance with regulations of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), according to an official notice issued by the exchange. The notification stated that the halt was triggered after the KSE-30 index recorded a 5pc increase from the previous trading day’s close, activating the exchan...

Volatility returns as market plunges over 3,000 points
FinanceDawnnaftemporiki1mo ago2 sources

Volatility returns as market plunges over 3,000 points

Pakistan’s benchmark stock index, the KSE-100, plunged 3,129.83 points by 10:20am on Friday, reversing some of the strong gains recorded in the previous session. The index declined 1.94 per cent from its previous close of 161,210.67 points, bringing it down to 158,080.84 points in early trading. The fall comes a day after the benchmark staged a sharp recovery, closing Thursday in the green with a gain of 5,433.46 points. Friday’s session has been marked by pronounced early volatility. The ind...

Uncertainty grips investors as KSE-100 sheds over 1,000 points
FinanceDawn1mo ago

Uncertainty grips investors as KSE-100 sheds over 1,000 points

Pakistan’s benchmark stock index, the KSE-100, shed 1,080.97 points by 11:10am on Friday. The index witnessed notable volatility, swinging between an intraday high of 169,379.97 points and a low of 165,811.87 points, compared to its previous close of 168,893.08 points. Trading activity remained robust, with volumes recorded at 132,890,482 shares, translating into a turnover of Rs8,993,639,716. Among the most active stocks, Unity Foods Limited led the volumes chart, falling 9.96pc to Rs10.67 o...

Another meltdown at PSX as KSE-100 loses over 5,400 points
FinanceDawn1mo ago

Another meltdown at PSX as KSE-100 loses over 5,400 points

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 began another week on a low note, crashing more than 5,000 points during intraday trade on Monday. The development led to the market being suspended as per the protocol. The KSE-100 index declined 5,478.63 points, or 3.16 per cent, to stand at 167,691.08 points from the previous close of 173,169.71 points at 1:30pm. This marks at least the third major meltdown at the PSX in the past two weeks, with KSE-100 losing 5,149.80 points on F...

Bears continue to dominate as KSE-100 looses over 1,500 points during early trading
FinanceDawn1mo ago

Bears continue to dominate as KSE-100 looses over 1,500 points during early trading

Pakistan’s benchmark index, KSE-100, lost 1587.06 points by 11:10am on Tuesday. The index was trading 0.91 per cent down from its previous close of 174,453.93 points on Monday, placing it at 172,866.87 points. Trading volumes were 112,637,835 at a value of Rs7,253,671,823. This drop follows a turbulent trading session on Monday, when the index lost over 5,000 points or 2.87pc, which analysts at Topline Securities note was driven by foreign outflows and escalating political noise that further dampened investor confidence, intensifying the bearish momentum. Top active stocks were led by K-Electric Limited, which lost 3.81pc to Rs7.82 at a volume of 50,550,737, followed by Worldcall Telecom Limited, which remained stable at Rs1.53 at a volume of 15,759,665, and The Bank of Punjab, which fell 3.91pc to Rs31.95 at a volume of 10,491,947. Top advancers were led by Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited, rising 10.02pc to Rs23.05, followed by 786 Investments Limited advancing 10.01pc to Rs19.67, and Javedan Corporation (Pref) rising 10pc to Rs127.68. Top decliners were led by LSE Capital Limited, falling 22.47pc to Rs1.38, followed by Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited declining 10.01pc to Rs27.69, and Chashma Sugar Mills Limited falling 10pc to Rs87.76.