Equities rebound as index appreciates by 0.6 per cent

Equities rebound as index appreciates by 0.6 per cent

Equities Following gains recorded by virtually all the blue-chip stocks, the Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX) rebounded yesterday, as the All-Share Index appreciated by 0.6 per cent Yesterday, the market capitalisation of listed equities increased by 0.6 per cent to N24.059 trillion from N23.921 trillion reported the previous day. The NGX All-Share Index also grew by […]

Market capitalisation sustains rebound with N218 billion gain

Market capitalisation sustains rebound with N218 billion gain

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) sustained a rising profile at the end of yesterday, as bargain hunting in the shares of 20 blue-chip companies lifted market capitalisation further by N218 billion. Specifically, the All-Share Index (ASI) grew by 416.24 absolute points, representing an increase of 0.99 per cent to close at 42,435.16 points. While market […]

NGX resumes week bearish, down by 0.38%

NGX resumes week bearish, down by 0.38%

The Nigerian Stock Exchange building (image used for illustration) [Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye] Activities in the domestic equities market carried on last week’s bearish performances with the indices dropping by 0.38 per cent, amid sell pressure. Thus, the All-Share Index declined by 159.31 points or 0.38 per cent to close at 42,008.60 from 42,167.91 on Friday. Consequently, […]

FX variation boosts CEOs’ salary amid companies’ poor performance

FX variation boosts CEOs’ salary amid companies’ poor performance

YEAR 2020 was no doubt a tough year for businesses in Nigeria and across the world with the attendant effects of COVID-19 pandemic disruptions in economic activities. This was as the global economy was hit by the worldwide lockdown on movements and restrictions with policies that affected and discouraged investments. Unfortunately, the impact of COVID-19 […]