Karachi, The Karachi Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE100 index experienced a decline, closing 137 points down at 67,005, following a session of profit-taking across the board. This movement comes after the index recently reached an all-time high, indicating a shift in investor sentiment.

According to JS Global, the day's trading saw significant activity in several stocks, with PIAA leading the volume with a 7.5% increase, while other notable stocks like PTC, CNERGY, KEL, and AGL showed varied performance. The KSE30 index also witnessed a decrease, shedding 68.53 points to close at 22,021.47, reflecting a broader market contraction.

The research department's snapshot highlighted that the KSE100 index's year-to-date return stands at 7.29%, with a fiscal year-to-date return of 61.64%, showcasing substantial growth despite the day's downturn. Market capitalization also saw a slight increase of 0.19% in local currency terms, amounting to 9,447.69 billion PKR, though the day ended on a negative note for many stocks.

Among the gainers, BNWM, PAKT, and LCI led with increases of 6.85%, 3.98%, and 3.36%, respectively, while the losers were led by JDWS, CNERGY, and BAFL, with declines of 3.32%, 3.07%, and 2.86%. The overall market activity showcased a dynamic trading day with a total volume of 313.04 million shares traded and a total value of 9.90 billion PKR.

The report also provided insights into regional market performances, noting that indices in China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, and Taiwan showed varied year-to-date gains, with Taiwan leading at a 13.2% increase.

JS Global Capital Limited's report, prepared for information purposes, cautioned investors to consider their financial situation and investment objectives carefully before making any investment decisions, highlighting the volatile nature of the stock market.