The dominance of the bulls continued unabated for the third consecutive session, yesterday, as almost all the blue chip stocks recorded price appreciation, resulting in a further rise in market capitalisation by N248 billion. At the close of transactions on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the all-share index (ASI) rose by 460.38 basis points to […]
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Equity market gains N318bn
The nation’s equity market yesterday closed on positive note, appreciating by N318 billion or 1.28 per cent to N25.073 trillion from N24.755 trillion reported the previous day. The NGX All Share Index (ASI) also appreciated by 590.48 basis points to 46529.99 points from 45939.51 points traded the previous day. Investors during the day traded 328.997 […]
Stock Market Crosses N25trn Mark Amid Demand for Airtel Africa, Others
Kayode Tokede The stock market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) crossed the N25 trillion mark yesterday, supported by foreign investors’ demand for Airtel Africa stock that gained 10 per cent. In summary, the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) grew by 590.48 basis points or 1.29 per cent to close at 46,529.99 basis points from […]
NGX Further Jumps 1.01% as Index Inches Closer to 46,000
By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited further appreciated by 1.01 per cent on Thursday amid renewed interest in local stocks, with Dangote Cement, Cadbury Nigeria and others enjoying the patronage of investors. This sustained growth is making the All-Share Index (ASI) inch closer to 46,000 points as it further grew by 460.38 points […]
Cadbury: Severe Competition, Cost of Sales Threatens Profit
Cardbury Nigeria Kayode Tokede With hike in cost of sales and severe competition in the consumer goods sector, Cadbury Nigeria Plc’s profit and dividend payout to shareholders seems threatened in 2021 financial year result and accounts. The company in its nine months ended September 30, 2021 unaudited result and accounts was unable to managed its […]
Lafarge, Others Join Meristem Value Index as FBN, Honeywell Exit
By Dipo Olowookere Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited has rejigged its market indices, with some companies leaving and joining, according to a statement made available to Business Post . It was stated that the review became effective from Tuesday. January 4, 2022, and the affected indices are the NGX 30, NGX Lotus Islamic, NGX Pension, Corporate […]
FG hopeful new clearing house will aid capital inflow as market dips by N391bn
The aerial view of Lagos Island Business District PHOTO: FEMI ADEBESIN-KUTI Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has stated that the creation of NG Clearing Limited, the first Central Counterparty (CCP) in West Africa, will complement the Federal Government’s efforts in expanding the economy and improving capital inflow. A CCO is an […]
University Press, Cadbury, Guinness Rescue Market by 0.41%
By Dipo Olowookere Transactions on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited closed bullish on Thursday with a 0.41 per cent growth after closing bearish a day earlier. Buying interest across the major sectors of the market yesterday triggered the reversal of the loss, with the consumer goods sector emerging as the darling of […]
Nigeria: Stock Market Appreciates By 0.41% As YTD Performance Hits 4.2%
The stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reversed prior day’s loss with a gain of 0.41 per cent amid investors renewed interest on 21 stocks. The market positive performance yesterday was driven by price appreciation in large and medium capitalised stocks, which are Nigerian Breweries Plc, Guinness Nigeria Plc, MTN Nigeria Plc, Cadbury […]
Stock Exchange reviews market indices
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited has reviewed its sectoral market indices in order to reflect current trends at the stock market. The half-year review led to the entry and exit of some companies from several indices effective July 1, 2021. The Exchange explained that the indices were developed to allow investors to follow market movements […]