The Nigerian Stock Exchange halted its streak of losses, marking an eleventh day with a modest rise of 125.30 points in the All-Share Index, ending at 99,665.05. This represents a slight uptick of 0.13% from the previous mark of 99,539.75 points.
Continuing the upward trajectory observed on the NGX throughout this week, the market’s All-Share Index appreciated further by 995.55 points, representing 0.99% to close at 101,330.85 points.
The first trading day post-Christmas ended in the bearish zone as the All-Share Index declined by 0.34%, closing at 73,768.64 points.
The combined market capitalization the SWOOTs appreciated by 0.98% to close at N19.65 trillion from N19.46 trillion the previous week
The NSE Industrials index lost 12.39 index points in the first trading week in the month of April.
BUACEMENT (-6.42%) and DANGCEM (-3.42%) were the major drivers of the plunge, despite the latter's announcement of an N16/share dividend.
UACN (+6.67%) led the gainer’s chart today, while NASCON (-9.97%) was the top loser.
The equities market breadth closed positive as 33 stocks posted gains while 2 stocks posted declines.
Market breadth closed negative as MOBIL led 11 gainers as against 17 losers.
The trading volume recorded at Nigeria's bourse was slightly positive as it recorded an uptick of 0.06%.
The market capitalization presently stands at N13.146 trillion.
The market breadth index was broadly positive with 18 gainers as against 11 losers.
