CSE Opens Week Marginally Down Amid Mixed Sentiment 📉

• Market Overview: Ended a three-session rally as the ASPI dipped marginally by 0.03% (6.29 points) to 21,616.88. Conversely, the liquid S&P SL20 index gained 0.31% (18.82 points) to close at 6,084.54. Market breadth was negative with 132 counters ending in red against 75 in green. • Turnover & Foreign Flows: Daily market turnover reached nearly Rs. 1.9 Bn with over 45.5 Mn shares traded. Foreign investors remained net sellers, recording a net outflow of Rs. 473.5 Mn. • Top Movers: - Negative ASPI contributors: BREW, RICH, RIL, DOCK, and CDB. - Positive ASPI contributors: SAMP, DIAL, BUKI, COMB, and MELS. • Sector Breakdown: - Food, beverage & tobacco: Led trading activity, generating 36% of daily turnover. - Capital goods & banking: Collectively accounted for 30% of total market turnover. • Investor Sentiment: Market activity reflected heightened retail investor engagement, whereas High-Net-Worth (HNW) participation remained subdued throughout the session.