Nigerian Exchange Limited

Nigerian Stock Market Surges with N512bn Gain Amid Active Trading

Published

2 months ago

July 22, 2024

The Nigerian equity rebounded last week as investors pocketed a N512 billion gain on the back of the surge in trading activity.

This surge reflects an active trading environment and positive investor sentiment despite some sectoral declines.

The market capitalization of the Nigerian Exchange Limited rose by 0.87 percent to N56.929 trillion, while the All-Share Index (ASI) climbed 0.86 percent to close at 100,539.40 points.

The rise was driven by a notable increase in the prices of 37 stocks, outpacing the 34 stocks that experienced a price decline over the same period.

In total, investors traded 2.827 billion shares valued at N42.366 billion across 44,277 deals. This marks a slight increase from the previous week’s turnover of 2.765 billion shares worth N85.230 billion in 40,796 deals, indicating a vibrant trading environment.

The Financial Services Industry led the trading volume, contributing 77.08 percent to the overall stock turnover volume and 72.38 percent to the value.

Within this sector, Jaiz Bank Plc, Cutix Plc, and First City Monument Bank Group emerged as the top three equities by volume, accounting for 1.140 billion shares valued at N4.632 billion.

This strong performance underscores the sector’s pivotal role in the market’s recent gains.

The Industrial Goods Industry followed, with 246.921 million shares worth N2.039 billion traded in 2,068 deals, while the Oil and Gas Industry recorded a turnover of 107.218 million shares worth N1.704 billion across 3,128 transactions.

Despite the overall positive performance, several indices saw declines.

The Banking, Insurance, Consumer Goods, Oil and Gas, and NGX Sovereign Bond indices depreciated by 0.05 percent, 4.86 percent, 0.20 percent, 0.10 percent, and 4.35 percent, respectively.

Looking ahead, analysts suggest that the market may face a mildly negative close next week, influenced by cautious trading, especially in the banking sector, amid increased scrutiny.

Also, the Nigerian Stock Exchange has recently delisted the shares of Niger Insurance Plc, Resort Savings and Loans Plc, and RAK Unity Petroleum Plc effective July 18, 2024.

This action, in accordance with Clause 15 of the General Undertaking of the Exchange’s Rule Book, follows the companies’ failure to meet listing standards and reflects a broader effort to ensure market integrity.

Overall, last week’s performance highlights the Nigerian stock market’s resilience and growing investor confidence, even as it navigates sectoral challenges and regulatory changes.

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Nigerian Exchange Limited

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

Published

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.

Nigerian Exchange Limited

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

Published

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.