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28.9.2023 6 MARKETS Symbol Volume Value Trades High Low Open Closing Change Code Traded Traded Trades Price Price Price Price EQUITIES APS 7,526 4,515.60 1 0.600 0.600 0.600 0.600 0.000 BMIT 135,625 58,318.75 5 0.430 0.430 0.430 0.430 0.000 BOV 73,352 81,346.38 7 1.130 1.090 1.110 1.130 0.040 GO 9,400 27,778.00 4 2.960 2.940 2.960 2.940 0.000 HLI 1,800 410.40 1 0.228 0.228 0.228 0.228 0.000 HSB 109,863 119,750.67 4 1.090 1.090 1.090 1.090 0.000 MIA 19,973 108,882.85 4 5.500 5.450 5.500 5.450 0.000 PG 83,900 161,386.52 7 1.940 1.920 1.920 1.940 0.020 CORPORATE STOCKS G32G 10,000 10,365.00 1 103.650 103.650 103.650 103.650 -0.580 G34A 58,400 60,718.48 1 103.970 103.970 103.970 103.970 -1.030 G40A 216,000 192,302.18 7 99.000 88.280 98.000 88.280 -2.220 G43AA 25,000 24,835.00 1 99.340 99.340 99.340 99.340 -0.910 CORPORATE BONDS AX24A 25,000 25,250.00 1 101.000 101.000 101.000 101.000 0.990 AX29A 4,300 4,203.25 1 97.750 97.750 97.750 97.750 -0.200 BB33A 8,500 8,712.50 1 102.500 102.500 102.500 102.500 0.500 BV30B 27,200 24,147.46 8 89.200 88.500 88.510 89.200 1.190 CE33A 10,100 10,100.00 1 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 0.000 DF26A 20,000 20,000.00 1 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 0.010 HF28A 5,000 4,675.50 1 93.510 93.510 93.510 93.510 0.010 IB32A 10,000 10,000.00 1 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 0.000 IH26A 13,500 13,600.65 3 100.750 100.740 100.740 100.750 0.000 IH31A 4,000 3,720.00 1 93.000 93.000 93.000 93.000 0.000 JD32A 9,100 9,044.35 2 99.850 99.010 99.850 99.010 -0.840 MI23A 9,000 8,998.35 2 100.000 99.970 99.970 100.000 0.800 MP32A 5,000 4,970.00 1 99.400 99.400 99.400 99.400 -0.100 ON34A 16,000 15,360.00 2 96.000 96.000 96.000 96.000 -2.000 SF27A 10,000 10,000.00 1 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 0.700 SP29A 3,000 2,970.00 1 99.000 99.000 99.000 99.000 0.000 ST27A 33,000 33,000.00 4 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 0.000 VR27A 300 289.50 1 96.500 96.500 96.500 96.500 -2.400 Malta Stock Exchange Regulated Main Market Trading Date: 27 September 2023 Nasdaq futures climb as bond yields retreat from decade highs NASDAQ 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) trended up +0.44% on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields slipped from decade highs, while investors braced for a new round of economic data as well as an earnings report from chip maker Micron Technology. In Wednesday's trading ses- sion, the benchmark S&P 500, the blue-chip Dow, and the tech- heavy Nasdaq 100 dropped to 3-1/2 month lows. Cintas Corpo- ration (CTAS) plunged over -5% and was the top percentage loser on the S&P 500 after the provider of workplace uniforms posted Q1 revenue that was in line with ana- lysts' estimates. Also, mega-cap growth stocks retreated, with Apple Inc (AAPL) falling more than -2% and Alpha- bet Inc (GOOGL) dropping over -1%. In addition, Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) slumped about -4% after the U.S. Federal Trade Com- mission filed its long-anticipated antitrust lawsuit against the on- line retailer. On the bullish side, DraftKings Inc (DKNG) rose over +2% after JPMorgan upgraded the stock to Overweight from Neu- tral. Economic data on Tuesday showed the U.S. CB consum- er confidence index dipped to a 4-month low of 103.0 in Septem- ber, lower than the consensus figure of 105.5. Also, U.S. August new home sales fell to a 5-month low of 675K, weaker than expec- tations of 700K. In addition, the U.S. S&P/CS HPI composite - 20 n.s.a. unexpectedly rose +0.1% y/y in July, stronger than expectations of -0.3% y/y. "Investors are beginning to re- alize that a 'higher for longer' in- terest rate environment is a likely outcome and are slowly adjusting to the 'new normal. Higher-for- longer has been the mantra of the Fed for a few months. It is only re- cently that the markets have been taking them at their word," Paul Nolte, a senior wealth manager at Murphy & Sylvest Wealth Man- agement, wrote in a note. U.S. rate futures have priced in a 19.5% probability of a 25 basis point rate increase at the Novem- ber meeting and a 31.9% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike at the December meeting. Meanwhile, Senate Democratic and Republican leaders Tuesday introduced their own bill that would keep the government open through mid-November and pro- vide $6 billion in assistance to Ukraine. However, the plan to prevent a shutdown on October 1st still needs to overcome grid- lock in the House. In the bond markets, United States 10-year rates are at 4.504%, down -1.30%. e Euro Stoxx 50 futures were up +0.36% Wednesday, following four consecutive sessions of loss- es. Technology and energy stocks gained ground, while insurance stocks underperformed. Accord- ing to a survey conducted by the GfK institute, German consum- er sentiment is expected to de- cline in October, as consumers lean towards saving rather than spending amid a gloomy eco- nomic picture. In corporate news, H & M Hennes & Mauritz Ab (HMB.S.DX) climbed over +3% after the world's second-largest fashion retailer posted a slightly bigger-than-expected increase in its quarterly profit, attributed to effective cost-cutting measures.