Investors Gain N100bn As Nigerian Stocks Rebounds

Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited yesterday gained N100 billion as the stocks rebounded amidst tariff rattles in global markets.

The All Share Index (ASI) gained by 159.86 points, representing a growth of 0.15 per cent to close at 104,376.73 points. Also, market capitalisation gained N100 billion to close at N65.589 trillion.

The upturn was impacted by gains recorded in medium and large capitalised stocks, amongst which are; VFD Group, Zenith Bank, First HoldCo, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO).

Despite the rebound, market breadth was negative, as 16 stocks advanced against 42 decliners. Secure Electronic Technology recorded the highest price gain of 8.89 per cent to close at 49 kobo, per share. Abbey Mortgage Bank followed with a gain of 8.35 per cent to close at N5.58, while Sterling Financial Holdings Company up by 6.85 per cent to close at N5.15, per share.

VFD Group rose by 5.26 per cent to close at N66.00, while Mutual Benefits Assurance up by 4.55 per cent to close at 92 kobo, per share.

On the other hand, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) led the losers’ chart by 9.94 per cent to close at N62.95, per share. NEM Insurance followed with a decline of 9.92 per cent to close at N11.80, while Lasaco Assurance declined by 9.86 per cent to close at N1.92, per share.

Royal Exchange depreciated by 9.78 per cent to close at 83 kobo, while UPDC declined by 9.76 per cent to close at N2.68, per share.

Also, the total volume traded increased by 3.71 per cent to 460.565 million units, valued at N10.105 billion, and exchanged in 14,528 deals. Transactions in the shares of Access Holdings topped the activity chart with 56.498 million shares valued at N1.185 billion. GTCO followed with 51.556 million shares worth N3.430 billion, while Fidelity Bank traded 24.067 million shares valued at N431.615 million.