This week was a strongly positive one on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) as the All-Share Index gained 2.92%. The All Share Index opened at 30,636.36 basis points and closed at 31,529.92 basis points up 893.56 basis points.
53 equities appreciated in price during the week, higher than 16 in the previous week. 21 equities depreciated in price, lower than 50 equities of the previous week, while 94 equities remained unchanged, lower than 102 equities recorded in the preceding week.
Top Gainers
Regency Alliance Insurance Plc
Regency Alliance Insurance Plc was the best performing stock this week, appreciating by 19.05%. The stock opened at N0.21 and closed at N0.25, up N0.04. Year to date, the stock is up 19.05%.
During the week, the company had given notice of a board meeting where its 2018 full year results and a possible dividend and bonus will be discussed.
Dangote Flour Mills
Dangote Flour Mills opened the week at N5.80 and closed at N6.85, up N1.05 or 18.1%. Year to date, the stock is flat.
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc appreciated by 14.69% during the week. The stock opened at N33.70 and closed at N38.65, up N4.95. Year to date, the stock is up 12.19%.
McNichols Plc
McNichols Plc opened the week at N0.36 and closed at N0.41, up N0.05 or 13.89%. Year to date, the stock is down 12.77%.
AIICO Insurance Plc
AIICO Insurance Plc appreciated by 12.50% this week. The stock opened at N0.64 and closed at N0.72, up N0.08. Year to date, the stock is up 14.29%.
University Press Plc
University Press Plc also gained 12.50% this week. The stock opened at N2.08 and closed at N2.34, up N0.26. Year to date, the stock is up 7.34%.
ABC Transport Plc
ABC Transport Plc maintains a top 10 spot for the second week in a row. The stock gained 11.11%, opening at N0.36 and closing at N0.40, up N0.04. Year to date, the stock is up 37.93%.
Cutix Plc
Cutix Plc gained 11.11% this week. The stock opened at N1.80 and closed at N2, up N0.20. Year to date, the stock is up 21.95%.
Eterna Plc
Eterna Plc opened the week at N4.25 and closed at N4.70, up N0.45 or 10.59%. Year to date, the stock is flat.
Beta Glass Plc
Beta Glass Plc rounds up the top 10 gainers for the week. The stock opened at N60 and closed at N66, up N6 or 10%. Year to date, the stock is down 3.37%.
Top Losers
Royal Exchange Plc
Royal Exchange Plc was the worst performing stock this week. The stock opened at N0.30 and closed at N0.26, down N0.04 or 13.33%. Year to date, however, the stock is up 18.18%.
Guinea Insurance Plc
Guinea Insurance Plc opened the week at N0.23 and closed at N0.20, down N0.03 or 13.04%. Year to date, the stock is also down by the same margin.
Champion Breweries Plc
Champion Breweries Plc shed 10% this week. The stock opened at N1.80 and closed at N1.62, down N0.18. Year to date, the stock is down 18.59%.
Interlinked Technologies Plc
Interlinked Technologies Plc also shed 10%. The stock opened at N3.60 and closed at N3.24, down N0.36. Year to date, the stock is also down by the same margin.
E-Tranzact International Plc
E Tranzact International Plc opened at N3.25 and closed at N2.93, down N0.32 or 9.85%. Year to date, the stock is down 25.82%.
Academy Press Plc
Academy Press Plc declined by 8.89%. The stock opened at N0.45 and closed at N0.41, down N0.04. Year to date, the stock is down 18%.
Trans-Nationwide Express Plc
Trans-Nationwide Express Plc opened the week at N0.69 and closed at N0.63, down N0.06 or 8.70%. Year to date, the stock is down 3.08%.
AG Leventis Plc
AG Leventis Plc shed 6.90%. The stock opened at N0.29 and closed at N0.27, down N0.02. Year to date, the stock is flat.
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc also shed 6.90%. The stock opened at N0.29 and closed at N0.27, down N0.02.
Livestock Feeds Plc
Livestock Feeds Plc rounds up the top 10 losers for the week. The stock opened at N0.53 and closed at N0.50, down N0.03 or 5.66%. Year to date, the stock is up 2.04%.