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Nigerian Equities Market Sheds 1.16% as Profit-Taking Dominates Trading Last Week

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3 weeks ago

August 26, 2024

Nigeria’s equities market ended trading on a bearish note last week, shedding 1.16% as profit-taking dominated investor activity.

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) dropped to 95,973.45 points, down from the previous week’s high of 97,100.31 points, while market capitalization also fell marginally from N55.132 trillion to N55.129 trillion.

This decline followed a week of mixed trading marked by sell-offs in industrial and consumer goods stocks and cautious bargain hunting in sectors like oil & gas, insurance, and banking.

The market experienced a downturn as investors sought to lock in gains from earlier rallies, particularly in the industrial and consumer goods sectors.

Leading stocks in these sectors faced significant pressure as profit-taking intensified.

However, the week wasn’t without its bright spots as some investors shifted their focus toward lower-valued stocks in the oil & gas, banking, and insurance sectors, seeking opportunities in the midst of market volatility.

Market analysts noted that the lack of clear economic drivers and ongoing concerns about the global economic environment contributed to the cautious sentiment.

According to Vetiva Research analysts, the equity market’s risk-off stance persisted throughout the week, with little momentum to drive the market into positive territory.

In their August 22 note to investors, Vetiva analysts observed, “With the capital market environment bereft of drivers to alter the risk-off stance towards the equity market, we do not foresee a situation where the market will end the week in the green; that said, we expect buy-side interest to remain skewed towards low-mid cap names.”

The month of August has proven challenging for the market, with the ASI having declined by 1.42% so far this month.

Despite this, the market remains up by 28.35% year-to-date, reflecting earlier gains made during the first half of 2024.

However, analysts have urged investors to remain cautious as the market faces growing pressure from global economic uncertainties, rising inflation, and concerns over potential interest rate hikes.

The NGX’s performance this week highlights the delicate balance between profit-taking and bargain hunting as investors navigate a complex market landscape.

While some sectors, particularly oil & gas, saw buying interest, the overall market outlook remains cautious as investors await more favorable conditions and economic signals to reignite market momentum.

Looking ahead, analysts expect market sentiment to remain mixed, with investors likely to continue seeking value in lower-cap stocks while remaining vigilant to broader market risks.

The next few weeks will be critical in determining whether the equities market can regain its upward trajectory or continue to face downward pressure as profit-taking and economic concerns persist.

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Nigeria’s Equities Market Gains 0.32% Boosted by Nestle, Flourmills, and FBN Holdings

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4 days ago

September 13, 2024

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Nigeria’s equities market rose by 0.32 percent or N178billion on Thursday, thanks to Nestle, Flourmills and FBN Holdings that led the league of major advancers on the Lagos Bourse.

FBN Holdings increased from N24 to N26.40, adding N2.40 or 10percent. Caverton rose from N2.10 to N2.31, up by 21kobo or 10percent.

Flour Mills moved from N45.05 to N49.55, up by N4.50 or 9.99percent. RT Briscoe increased from N3.02 to N3.32, down by 30kobo or 9.93 percent, while Nestle rallied from N810 to N890, N80 or 9.88percent.

At the close of trading, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All Share Index (ASI) and equities market capitalisation increased from 96,715.04 points and N55.575 trillion respectively to 97,025.17 points and N55.753 trillion.

Access Holdings, FBN Holding, UBA, Caverton and Zenith Bank shares were most trading stocks. In 9,615 deals, investors exchanged 390,546,861 shares valued at N7.974billion.

Ahead of Thursday’s trading, analysts said broader market sentiment will remain balanced, with risk-averse investors maintaining a cautious stance ahead of any major corporate earnings announcements.

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Nigerian Exchange Recovers from Early Week Losses, Market Value Hits N55.6 Trillion

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5 days ago

September 11, 2024

Samed Olukoya

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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) rebounded on Tuesday after opening the week in the red.

The NGX All-Share Index appreciated by 0.62 percent to 96,802.8 points while the market value of listed equities stood at N55.626 trillion.

Investors traded 406,194,548 shares valued at N13.313 billion in 12,241 transactions during Tuesday’s trading session.

Investors continued to show interest in Oando, which emerged as the most traded equity in both volume and value.

A total of 58,485,705 shares worth N5.521 billion were exchanged, with Oando’s stock appreciating by N6, or 6.7 percent, from N89.5 to N95.5 per share.

The second most traded stock on Tuesday was Access Holdings Plc with 30,379,481 shares valued at N557.65 million transacted.

However, Access Holdings’ shares lost 55 kobo, or 2.96 percent, declining from N18.95 to N18 per share.

The Exchange’s year-to-date (YtD) return improved to 29.46 percent.

SFS REIT led the gainers’ chart, increasing by N14.80, or 9.98 percent, from N148.35 to N163.15 per share. This was followed by Custodian Investment, which gained N1.10, or 8.87 percent, rising from N12.40 to N13.50, while RT Briscoe moved from N2.82 to N3.10 per share.

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Investors Lose N112 Billion as Equities Market Declines on Monday

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6 days ago

September 10, 2024

Samed Olukoya

The Nigerian equities market opened the week in the red as the Exchange shed N112 billion on Monday.

Investors traded 774,377,516 shares worth N14.65 billion in 10,412 transactions during the trading session.

The market value of listed stocks and the all-share index rose by 0.24 percent to settle at N55.28 trillion and 96,205.85 points, respectively.

Eterna led the gainers with a 10 percent increase, closing the day at N33.00 per share. This was followed by Tantalizers, which also saw a 10 percent rise to N89.50. Oando and FTN Cocoa Processors appreciated by 9.95 percent and 9.93 percent, respectively, closing at N89.50 and N1.66.

On the other hand, Learn Africa led the losers with an 11.18 percent decline, dropping to N4.13 per share.

Julius Berger Nigeria followed, losing 10 percent to close at N153.45. Transcorp Power shed 9.99 percent to settle at N301.70, while McNichols dropped 9.4 percent to close at N1.35.

Further analysis showed that Jaiz Bank was the most traded stock in terms of volume, with investors transacting 247 million shares. Zenith Bank, FBN Holdings, and Guaranty Trust Holding followed with 173 million shares, 41.5 million shares, and 33.9 million shares, respectively.

Last week, the Exchange lost N83 billion as the All-Share Index and market capitalisation dipped by 0.15 percent due to sell-offs in big stocks.