*Chase Securities* *What You Should Know Today* *28th February, 2025* *Key Headlines* 1. Ministry expects deficit to reduce this fiscal 2. Wheat crop may fall below 28m tons 3. FBR proposes stringent steps to prevent EFS misuse 4. Jefferies Investors team meets Aurangzeb 5. Govt yet to decide on fuel price deregulation *Market Outlook: Corporate Announcements* Institutional liquidity continues to flow into the market, with mutual funds emerging as consistent buyers, as per NCCPL data. It is encouraging to see that as the market undergoes a correction, sidelined liquidity views it as a buying opportunity, swiftly entering the market. Positive earnings announcements from GAL and GHNI attracted investor interest, while weaker-than-expected results from Nishat IPPs led to a correction in their stock prices. Investors remain focused on corporate announcements and stock-specific developments. The CPI for February 2025 is set to be announced on the next trading day, with estimates ranging between 2% and 3%. Meanwhile, the IMF review is scheduled to commence next week, which is likely to keep investors on edge. The market is expected to consolidate at current levels, with the final day of rollover week and ongoing corporate earnings season shaping investor sentiment. *Top Picks* OGDC, PPL, PSO, UBL, MEBL, BAFL, FFC, FATIMA, CHCC, MLCF, DGKC, SAZEW, GHNI, ATLH, AGTL, INDU, ISL, ASL, PSX, LOADS, COLG, GCIL, PAKT, IMAGE, SPEL, HUMNL, TGL, GHGL *Important Board Meetings Today* PAKT, PIOC, NML, WTL, SRVI, DNCC, TELE, CPHL, FEROZ, SEARL, JSBL, FLYNG, AGHA, GCIL, GGGL, CLVL, AIRLINK, SITC, PPL, ENGROH, UPFL, OGDC, NBP- Corporate Results *Corporate Briefing* HUBC *Start of Ex-Price today* N/A *Last Day of Entitlement* DOL- 20% Dividend DYNO- 100% Dividend PNSC- 100% Dividend MTL- 450% Dividend *Other Key Events Today* Last Day of Futures Rollover *Results to be Announced at Market Open* FEROZ, INDU