Equities gain N981b in six days

Equities gain N981b in six days

Nigerian Stock Exchange Investors in Nigerian equities have earned more than N981 billion in net capital gains in the past seven trading sessions, making Nigerian stocks some of the most lucrative in the global stock markets. Benchmark indices for the Nigerian stock market yesterday rode on the back of increased demand across several sectors of […]

Stock Analysts Optimistic Of Market Uptrend This Week

Stock Analysts Optimistic Of Market Uptrend This Week

Analysts from securities companies are optimistic of stock market uptrend this week on Dangote Cement Plc shares buy-back programme and positioning for 2021 full year financial results. Analysts Optimism Analysts at Cowry Assets Management Limited say they expect the equities market index to further rise as investors buy more shares, especially Dangote Cement Plc, as […]

Guinness Nigeria Plc reports a 58% increase in revenue for Q1 F22 results

Guinness Nigeria Plc reports a 58% increase in revenue for Q1 F22 results

Strong double-digit volume growth Revenue increased 58% Profit after tax increased by 580% Net financing costs decreased by 38% Distribution expenses increased 36% driven by higher volumes and inflation . Guinness Nigeria, a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, and a leading total beverage alcohol company in Nigeria has posted a revenue of N47.46 billion for its […]

UBA, Access Bank, Jaiz Bank among top 10 stocks to watch

UBA, Access Bank, Jaiz Bank among top 10 stocks to watch

INVESTORS seeking competitive and stable returns should consider a portfolio of value stocks in financial services, oil and gas, manufacturing, telecommunications and agriculture. In its latest “Top Picks”, FSDH Capital, an investment banking group, selected 10 stocks that provide reasonable assurance of returns as the full-year earnings cycle draws near. The model portfolio by analysts […]

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 […]