Specifically, the market capitalisation which opened at N20.281 trillion lost two billion naira to close at N20.279 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index shed 3.73 points or 0.01 per cent to close at 38,800.01 from 38,803.74 recorded on Wednesday. The downturn was impacted by losses recorded in medium and large capitalised stocks, amongst which are; Lafarge […]
Following bargain hunting in most blue-chip stocks, the Nigerian equities market extended its gain yesterday, with capitalisation gaining N200 billion. The All-Share Index (ASI) gained 381.78 absolute points, representing a gain of 1.10 per cent to close at 35,225.22 points. Similarly, the overall market capitalisation value also appreciated by N200 billion to close at N18.411 […]
The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) crossed N20 trillion capitalisation for the first time in the history of equity market last week, indicating an inflow of more funds into the market. The bullish sentiment continued unabated for eight successive sessions last week, causing the All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation to appreciate […]
Taofik Salako, Deputy Group Business Editor NIGERIAN equities continued on the upswing yesterday as considerable demand for major cement and oil and gas companies roused the market to net capital gain of N334 billion. Benchmark indices at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) indicated average return of 1.7 per cent yesterday, representing net capital gain of […]
Market sentiment breadth closed at par with 23 gainers and losers [Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye] The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) gained N334 billion on Monday due to buying interest in Dangote Cement and 22 other stocks. Specifically, the market capitalisation rose by N334 billion or 1.74 per cent to close at N19.570 trillion compared with N19.236 trillion […]
The domestic equities market opened for the week on Monday on a positive note with the All-Share Index appreciating by 1.73 per cent, amid buying interest in Dangote Cement and 25 other stocks. Specifically, the index which opened at 34,250.74 rose by 592.70 points or 1.73 per cent to close at 34,843.44. Accordingly, month-to-date loss […]
Goddy Egene The bulls came back strong yesterday to open the stock market on a positive note after depreciating last week. Last week, the bull run was halted following sustained profit taking. However, yesterday, the market appreciated lifting the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index (ASI) by 1.73 per cent to close at 34,843.44. In […]
NSE trading floor. PHOTO: FEMI ADEBESIN-KUTI With the rising inflation throwing other investment windows into a negative real return, the Nigerian equity market, last week, witnessed another unprecedented rally that pushed the All-Share Index (ASI) by 7.5 per cent, the highest weekly gain in five weeks. It closed at 36,804.75 points, the highest level obtained […]
Stock Market The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) gained N334 billion on Monday due to buying interest in Dangote Cement and 22 other stocks. Specifically, the market capitalisation rose by N334 billion or 1.74 per cent to close at N19.570 trillion compared with N19.236 trillion achieved on Friday. Also, the All-Share Index which opened at 36,804.75 […]
The Board of Directors of PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Gbenga Oyebode as Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board, effective from 11th December 2020. The Board also announced the retirement of Alhaji Lawal Tukur Batagarawa as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, effective 11th […]
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