This week’s trading session on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) ended on a negative note as the All Share Index closed at 30,046.70 basis points, down 1.27%. Year to date, the index is down 4.40%.
19 equities appreciated in price during the week, higher than 15 in the previous week. 31 equities depreciated in price, lower than 44 equities of the previous week, while one 118 equities remained unchanged, higher than 109 equities recorded in the preceding week.
This week’s trading session was abridged due to the Democracy Day holidays on June 12.
Gainers
Forte Oil Plc
Forte Oil Plc was the best performing stock on the NSE this week. The stock gained 14.17% opening at N25.75 and closing at N29.40.
Year to date, the stock is up 2.44%.
GSK Consumer Nigeria Plc
GSK Consumer Nigeria appreciated by 11.11% this week. The stock opened at N7.65 and closed at N8,50, up N0.85.
Year to date, the stock is down 41.38%
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance began this week’s trading session at N0.20 and closed at N0.22, up N0.02 or 10%.
Year to date, the stock is down 42.11%.
Royal Exchange Plc
Royal Exchange gained 9.09% this week. The stock opened at N0.22 and closed at N0.24, up N0.02.
Year to date, the stock is up by the same margin.
ABC Transport Plc
ABC Transport opened the week at N0.28 and closed at N0.30, up N0.02 or 7.14%.
Year to date, the stock is up 3.45%
United Capital Plc
United Capital gained 5.91% this week. The stock opened at N2.20 and closed at N2.33, up N0.13.
Year to date, the stock is down 17.38%.
May and Baker Plc
May and Baker Plc gained 5.38% this week. The stock opened at N2.23, and closed at N2.35, up N0.12.
Year to date, the stock is down 4.08%
Wapic Insurance Plc
Wapic Insurance Plc opened the week at N0.39 and closed at N0.41, up N0.02 or 5.13%.
Year to date, the stock is down 2.38%.
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc
Mutual Benefits Assurance appreciated by 5% this week. The stock opened at N0.20 and closed at N0.21, up N0.01.
Year to date, the stock is flat.
NEM Insurance Plc
NEM Insurance rounds up the top 10 gainers for the week. The stock opened at N2.05 and closed at N2.10, up N0.05 or 2.44%.
Year to date, the stock is down 22.22%.
Losers
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc
NAHCO Plc was the worst performing stock on the NSE this week. The stock declined by 11.80%, opening at N3.39 and closing at N2.99, down N0.40.
Year to date, the stock is down 18.08% and is trading at its lowest price point.
Cutix Plc
Cutix Plc opened the week at N1.60 and closed at N1.42, down N0.18 or 11.25%.
Year to date, the stock is down 13.41%, and trading at its lowest price point.
Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc
Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (also known as Sokoto Cement) declined by 10% this week. The stock opened at N15 and closed at N13.50, down N1.50.
Year to date, the stock is (down/UP?) 30.41% and trading at its lowest price point this year.
C and I Leasing Plc
C and I Leasing opened the week at N6.99 and closed at N6.30, down N0.69 or 9.87%.
Year to date, the stock is up 253.93%.
NPF Microfinance Bank Plc
NPF Microfinance Bank fell by 9.72%. The stock opened at N1.44 and closed at N1.30, down N0.14.
Year to date, the stock is down 21.21%.
Thomas Wyatt Nigeria Plc
Thomas Wyatt Nigeria Plc shed 8.33% this week. The stock opened at N0.36 and closed at N0.33, down N0.03.
Year to date, the stock is up 43.48%.
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc
Dangote Sugar Refinery opened the week at N11.50 and closed at N10.60, down N0.90 or 7.83%.
Year to date, the stock is down 30.49% and trading at its lowest price point this year.
International Breweries Plc
International Breweries declined by 7.25% this week. The stock opened at N20 and closed at N18.55, down N1.45.
Year to date, the stock is down 39.18%, and trading at its lowest price point this year.
LASACO Assurance Plc
LASACO Assurance opened the week at N0.32 and closed at N0.30, down N0.02.
Year to date, the stock is flat.
Presco Plc
Presco Plc declined by 5.17% this week. The stock opened at N58 and closed at N55, down N3.
Year to date, the stock is down 14.06%, and trading at its lowest price point so far this year.