Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Stocks ended on a negative note on Sunday, following a six-day winning streak, as investors booked short-term profits.

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) decreased by 13.29 points to settle at 5,165.88.

The blue-chip index DS30, comprising 30 leading companies, decreased by 1.06 points to 1,911.84, while the DSES Index, representing Shariah-compliant companies, decreased by 4.25 points to 1,143.54 by the end.

Turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, stood at Tk 3.74 billion, down 12.93 per cent from the previous trading day.

The majority of the stocks saw a price decrease, as out of the 395 issues traded, 92 closed higher, 240 ended lower, and 63 remained unchanged on the DSE trading floor.

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