ISE dropped by 37.30 points
Posted on May 30, 2009
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad stock market closed in the negative territory on Friday as investors booked profits. The ISE 10-share index dropped by 37.30 points to close at 1,695 points from its previous level of 1,732.30 points. Of the total 121 participant companies, 48 climbed upward and 73 turned negative. However, total turnover increased to 1.310 million shares from 1.259 million shares at the opening of the day, showing a total increase of 0.051 million shares. Unilever Pakistan was the top gainer as its share value shot up by Rs 13.50 to close at Rs 2,000 after opening at Rs 1,986.50. ICI Pakistan was the second major gainer as its share value increased by Rs 6.91 to close at Rs 145.30 as against its opening at Rs 138.39. Engro Chemicals was the major loser of the day as its share price declined by Rs 4.53 to close at Rs 139.51 as compared to its previous level of Rs 144.04. In terms of volume Arif Habib Securities was on top with 0.183 million shares.
Tags: Arif Habib Securities toped ISE, Engro Chemicals, Islamabad Stock Exchange, The Islamabad stock market, Unilever Pakistan
