Emmanuel Ochayi
Investors Rejoice as Stock Market Rebounds
Investors in the Nigerian stock market experienced a significant boost as the Lagos bourse rallied by 0.30 per cent on Monday.
Remarkable gains were seen in stocks such as Ikeja Hotel, Cutix, RedStar Express, and Sunu Assurances. This positive trend marks a welcome change after five consecutive days of negative closes.
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“Today’s rally is a breath of fresh air for investors,” said Chinedu Obi, a stock analyst in Lagos. “The market had been downward, but we’ve seen a strong recovery.”
Stock investors gained a substantial N168 billion following the positive close at the beginning of this week.
Prime Business Africa reports that this development has not only ended the earlier bearish trend but also increased the market’s positive return year-to-date (YtD) to 33.70 per cent. However, it is worth noting that this month’s return has slightly decreased by 0.09 per cent.
Strong Performances from Key Stocks
At the close of trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the All Share Index (ASI) and equities Market Capitalisation increased from the preceding day’s low of 99,671.28 points and N56.440 trillion, respectively, to 99,966.28 points and N56.608 trillion.
Cutix experienced a notable rise from N4.62 to N5.08, adding 46 kobo or 9.96 percent. Ikeja Hotel increased from N6.35 to N6.95, adding 60 kobo or 9.45 percent.
Sunu Assurances moved from N1.19 to N1.29, up by 10 kobo or 8.40 percent, while Red Star rose from N4.05 to N4.38, adding 33 kobo or 8.15 percent.
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Active Trading and Major Movers
“Investors are actively trading in the stock market, showing renewed confidence,” commented Maryam Abubakar, an economic strategist. Stocks like GTCO, Access Holdings, FCMB Group, Japaul Gold, and UACN were actively traded.
Investors in 8,405 deals exchanged 362.42 million shares worth N7.367 billion.
The rally has brought optimism to the market, with many hoping this upward trend will continue. “The stock market’s performance today is a sign of positive momentum,” said John Ade, a financial consultant.
“If this trend continues, it could lead to further gains and restore confidence among investors.”
Outlook for the Stock Market
Despite the positive start to the week, analysts caution that the market’s volatility could lead to fluctuations in the coming days.
“While the gains are encouraging, investors should remain cautious,” said Chinedu Obi.
“The stock market is unpredictable, and it’s essential to stay informed and make decisions based on comprehensive analysis.”
The Nigerian stock market’s rally is a promising sign for investors and a potential indicator of future growth.
As the market continues to recover from previous losses, stakeholders are closely watching for further developments.
Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.
