Nigeria: Stock Market Appreciates By 0.41% As YTD Performance Hits 4.2%

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 […]

NGX to deepen market with financial derivatives as capitalisation sheds N19bn

NGX to deepen market with financial derivatives as capitalisation sheds N19bn

The Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX) has stated that trading of financial derivatives in Nigeria through the organised exchange will play a pivotal role in developing the nation’s bourse and the economy. Speaking at a virtual 6th Market Data Workshop, NGX Chief Executive Officer, Temi Popoola, said trading in derivatives aligns with the exchange’s commitment to […]

Nigerian Stocks Rebound by 0.09% Amid Negative Investor Sentiment

Nigerian Stocks Rebound by 0.09% Amid Negative Investor Sentiment

By Dipo Olowookere Trading activities at the nation’s stock market closed slightly positive on Tuesday as bargain hunting on a few stocks took the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited back to the bulls’ territory. Business Post reports that Nigerian stocks appreciated by 0.09 per cent yesterday, though investor sentiment remained weak as the market closed with […]

Buying Interest in MTN Nigeria, 13 Others Lift Stock Market by N24.92bn

Buying Interest in MTN Nigeria, 13 Others Lift Stock Market by N24.92bn

Darasimi Adebisi The Nigeria equities market yesterday sustained prior day’s gains by N24.92 billion, due to buying interest in MTN Nigeria Communications (MTN) and 13 others. At the close of trade, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All Share Index (ASI) increased by 47.84 basis points, representing a growth of 0.12 per cent to close at […]