Stocks open mixed amid volatility

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed mixed trend while and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw positive trend in the early hours of trading on Monday amid nationwide general strike. DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, stayed at 5,105.46 points, gaining only 0.24 points after the 1st 30 minutes of trade when the report was filed at 11am. The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced 0.31 points or 0.02 per cent to stand at 1,205.04 points.  However, the DS30 index, comprising blue chips, lost 1.61 points or 0.08 per cent to 1,916.47. DSE turnover stood at Tk 759 million when the report was filed at 11am. Of the issues traded till then, 84 advanced, 61 declined and 46 remained unchanged. Western Marine Shipyard, which made debut on Sunday, was the most traded stocks with shares worth Tk 101 million changing hands till then followed by Summit Port Alliance, Saif Powertec, SPCL and KPPL. However, the port city bourse – CSE – saw positive trend in early hour of trading with its Selective Category Index, CSCX, advancing to 15.09 points to 9,567.33 points, also at 11am. Of the issues traded till then, 36 gained, 35 declined and 11 remained unchanged with a turnover value of Tk 56m.