KSE-100 edges up 0.07% to 168,580 as small‑cap stocks lead gains
The KSE‑100 closed at 168,580.40, up 120.30 points (0.07%). Gains were driven by small‑cap leaders LSEFSL, FPRM and SPAC1, while larger losers included ANLNV and ASTM.
KSE-100
168,580.40
Session move
+0.07%
What matters
- KSE‑100 rose 0.07% to 168,580.40, marking a modest gain after three days of decline.
- Small‑cap stocks LSEFSL (+21.13%), FPRM (+10.03%) and SPAC1 (+10.02%) posted the biggest percentage jumps, each with multi‑million share volumes.
- The market’s downside was led by ANLNV (-11.36%) and ASTM (-10.00%), both Shariah‑compliant, reflecting sector weakness.
- Oil & gas marketing companies showed the strongest breadth with 10 up and 0 down, while cement lagged with more decliners than advancers.
- Upcoming corporate actions include book closures for CLOV, NCPL and several others, and several AGMs are scheduled this week.
The KSE‑100 index closed at 168,580.40, up 120.30 points or 0.07% after a modest rally.
Small‑cap leaders powered the rise: LSEFSL jumped 21.13% to 3.44 with 3.71 million shares traded, FPRM rose 10.03% to 15.80 on 2.07 million volume, and SPAC1 added 10.02% to 23.39 with 3.63 million shares changing hands.
On the downside, ANLNV fell 11.36% to 7.57 and ASTM dropped 10.00% to 81.72, both Shariah‑compliant stocks, highlighting sector pressure.
Sector breadth was mixed: oil & gas marketing companies led with 10 advancers and no decliners, while cement saw 8 up versus 10 down. The most active shares were KEL (+8.05%) with 82.66 million shares, CNERGY (-1.55%) with 68.76 million, and PRL (‑0.06%) with 44.14 million.
Investors should note upcoming corporate actions – book closures for CLOV (15%), NCPL (10%) and others – and a series of AGMs this week, while recent headlines stress the government’s push for export‑led growth, which may influence market sentiment.
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