Stocks edge up in topsy-turvy trade

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Business Desk :
Dhaka stocks ended marginally lower in topsy-turvy trade on Monday after the profit-booking fall in the previous session.
The market kicked off on a positive note and remained positive throughout the whole session but witnessed choppy trade as investors participated in both selling and buying strongly.
The benchmark DSEX index rose 14 points or 0.19 per cent to settle at 7,205 after rising more than 50 points in the early hours.
The Shariah-based DSES index gained slightly 3 points or 0.20 per cent to 1,570 and the blue-chip comprising DS30 index moved up 5 points or 0.21 per cent to settle at 2,651.
However, the DSE turnover declined by Tk 271 crore to Tk 1,762 crore from the previous session.
Out of 374 issues traded, 174 closed positive, 163 negative, and 37 remained unchanged.

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