Nigerian bourse continued its bullish momentum on Friday as investors maintained buying pressures on major bellwether stocks.

The All Share Index (ASI) gained by 1.28% to close the week at 13,754.87 points. Investors gained N173.62 billion to close market capitalization at N13.754 trillion, thus reducing the YTD loss to -2.64%.

  • A total volume of 335 million units of shares, valued at N4.27billion exchanged hands in 4,231 deals
  • STERLNBANK was the most traded shares by volume at 79.5million units while ZENITHBK topped by value at N878.6million.
  • Investor sentiment as measured by market breadth was positive as 22 stocks advanced against 17 decliners. NB (+9.82%) led the gainer’s chart to close the week, while NNFM (-10.00%) finished the top loser.
  • Sector Performance was broadly bullish as four indexes closed in green.
  • NSE Consumer Goods Index: Up by 2.45%, on price appreciation in NB (9.82%), PRESCO (+7.07%), and FLOURMILL (6.70%)
  • NSE Banking Index: Improved by 2.01%, buoyed by GUARANTY (+3.85%), STANBIC (+3.58%), and ACCESSBK (+2.29%).
  • NSE Industrial Index: Gained 1.58%, on WAPCO (+6.74%) and DANGCEM (+2.28%).
  • NSE Insurance Index: Appreciated by 0.44%, saved by CORNERST (+9.23%).
  • NSE Oil & Gas Index: Down by -0.51%, on OANDO (-9.78%).

Top gainers

  • NB up 9.82% to close at N52.55
  • PRESCO up 7.07% to close at N53
  • FLOURMILL up 6.70% to close at N21.5
  • STANBIC up 3.58% to close at N40.5
  • DANGCEM up 2.28% to close at N139

Top Losers

Other News

  • NNFM down 10.00% to close at N4.05
  • OANDO down 9.78% to close at N2.03
  • CADBURY down 5.41% to close at N7
  • UACN down 3.17% to close at N6.1
  • DANGSUGAR down 1.60% to close at N12.3

Outlook

Nigerian bourse continued its bullish run at the last trading session for the week amid falling prices, a strong dollar, and rising COVID-19 caseloads.

  • Buying pressures in NSE30 Stocks that include Nigerian Breweries, Dangote Cement, Stanbic, and Flourmills kept Investors smiling to the bank
  • Nairametrics envisage cautious buying in spite of high buying pressures lately, as market liquidity remains a growing concern.