Stocks rise for fourth day

Indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose in the morning trade today, extending their gains for the fourth consecutive session.

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse, gained 2.83 points, or 0.06 percent, to 4,692.35 as of 11:16 am.

The Shariah-compliant DSES index went up by 0.13 percent to 1,025.07, while the DS30, which represents blue-chip stocks, declined 0.09 percent to 1,754.11.

Turnover, a key indicator of market activity, stood at Tk 69.59 crore during the session.

Of the issues traded, 140 advanced, 124 declined, and 100 remained unchanged.

Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa posted the highest gain, rising 9 percent, while Dhaka Insurance posted the biggest loss, dropping 6 percent.