ISE index falls marginally

RECORDER REPORT

ISLAMABAD: Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index.

ISE Ten Index was down by 0.03 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,843.00 to 2,842.97 points.

The overall turnover amounted to 65,800 shares as compared to previous turnover of 24,503 shares.

Total 123 companies participated in buying and selling activity. Majority of stocks (73) closed in negative territory, 50 landed in plus column and no company remained pegged to its overnight levels.

The volume of Lotte Pakistan PTA was 35,000 shares. The volume of Bank of Punjab was 20,000 shares. The turnover of Askari Bank Limited was 5,000 shares.