The Nigerian Stock Exchange closed this week’s trading session in positive territory, albeit marginally. The All Share Index ended this week’s trading session at 31, 924.51 basis points up 0.3%. Year to date, the index remains in the green, up 1.57%.
Here are the top 5 gainers and losers for the week.
Top Gainers
Wema Bank Plc
Wema Bank was the best performing this week. The stock gained 11.7%, opening at N0.77 to close at N0.86. Year to date, the stock is up 36.5%.
Cutix Plc
Cutix Plc appreciated by 9.8% to close at N2.25. Year to date, the stock is up 37.2%.
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc
Sovereign Trust Insurance opened at N0.23 and closed at N0.25, up N0.02 or 8.7%. Year to date, the stock is up 19%.
International Breweries Plc
International Breweries opened at N25 and closed at N27, up 8%. Year to date, the stock is down 11.5%.
NPF Microfinance Bank
NPF Microfinance Bank gained 7.6% to close at N1.55. Year to date, the stock is down 6.1%.
Top Losers
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc
Mutual Benefits Assurance was the worst performing stock this week. The stock shed 14.8%, opening at N0.27 and closing at N0.23. Year to date, the stock is up 9.5%
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc
PZ Cussons Nigeria declined by 13.4% this week. The stock opened at N13.45 and closed at N11.60, down N1.80. Year to date, the stock is down 3.7%.
Livestock Feeds Plc
Livestock Feeds shed 11.9% this week. The stock opened at N0.67 and closed at N0.59, down N0.08. Year to date, the stock is up 20.4%.
Academy Press Plc
Academy Press shed 10% this week. The stock opened at N0.40 and closed at an all-time low of N0.36, down N0.04. Year to date, the stock is down 28%.
eTRANZACT International Plc
eTranzact opened the week at N2.93 and closed at N2.64, down N0.29 or 9.9%. Year to date, the stock is down 33.2%, and is trading at a year low.
