LSE downs by 20.49 points

27 Aug, 2014

LAHORE: Lahore Stock Exchange here Wednesday witnessed bearish trend by losing 20.49 points, as the LSE Index-25 opened with 4948.35 points and closed at 4927.86 points.

The market's overall situation, however, corresponded to an upward trend as it remained at 953,840 shares to close against previous turnover of 932,700 shares, showing an upward move of 21,140 shares. While, out of the total 78 active scrips six moved up, 31 shed values and 41 remained equal.

The Major Gainers of the day were Thal Limited, Pakistan Oil Fields Limited and Silk Bank Limited (Saudi) by recording increase in their per share value by Rs 4.85, Rs 1.05 and Re 0.13 respectively.

Mari Petroleum Company, Pakistan State Oil Company Limited, and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited lost their per share value by Rs 11.21, Rs 7.11 and Rs 5.11 respectively.

Top three Volume Leaders of the day included The Bank of Punjab Limited with 279,000 shares, Faysal Bank Limited with 157,500 shares and Askari Bank Limited with 104,500 shares.

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