Stocks end flat for 2nd day

The benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange DSEX witnessed a fractional gain of 0.7 points to settle at 4,693. In the last two sessions, it rose over 1 point. The DS30 index, comprising blue chips, rose only 3 points to 1,757. The DSE Shariah Index was up 2 points to 1,119. The Chittagong Stock Exchange Selective Category Index CSCX edged 2 points higher to 8,770. The DSE total turnover stood at Tk645 crore, up around 14% over previous session, supported by block trade and power sector that accounted for over 6% and 18% of the total trade. This is the highest turnover since September 21 this year.