Investors Lose N19.49bn on Profit-Taking in Presco, 20 Other Stocks

Investors Lose N19.49bn on Profit-Taking in Presco, 20 Other Stocks

Kayode Tokede Trading in the stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) commenced the week yesterday with negative sentiments amid investors profit-taking in Presco Plc and 20 others. Specifically, the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) dropped by 37.35 basis points or 0.09 per cent, to close at 43,270.94 basis points from 43,308.29 basis points. Consequently, […]

Stock Market Depreciates by 0.21% WoW, Maintains Positive YtD Performance

Stock Market Depreciates by 0.21% WoW, Maintains Positive YtD Performance

NGX Group Kayode Tokede The stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) last week closed in negative territory ahead of Christmas and New year celebrations. The bears dictated proceedings in the stock market, as profit-taking activities dominated performance, with the benchmark index recording declines on three of the five trading sessions of the week. […]

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, […]