NGX closes positive as investors gain N272 billion

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed positive amidst buy-interests and sell-offs as bulls dominated proceedings, driving up the broad market.

The All-share Index (ASI) appreciated by 0.93% to close at 53,998.12 points.

In the same vein, Market Capitalization grew by N272 billion to close at N29.411 trillion while the Year-to-Date (YtD) returns settled at 4.65%. The stock market has advanced by 2402.46 basis points since the start of the year.

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Market Indices

NGX ASI: 53,998.12points
Previous ASI: 53,499.68 points
Percentage Day Change: 0.93%
Y-T-D: 4.65%
Market Cap: N29.411 trillion
Volume: 2.8million
Value: N8.06 billion
Deals: 3,940

NGX Top ASI gainers

MRS up + 10.00% to close at N17.60
NNFM up + 9.88% to close at N8.90
INTENEGINS up + 9.76% to close at N0.90
SEPLAT up + 9.50% to close at N1325.00
CORNERST up + 9.09% to close at N0.60

NGX Top ASI losers

SUNUASSUR down – 8.11% to close at N0.34
MBENEFIT down – 7.69% to close at N0.36
LINKASSURE down – 6.25% to close at N0.45
VERITASKAP down – 4.76% to close at N0.20
PZ down – 4.65% to close at N10.25