Emmanuel OchayiEquity investors navigated a challenging Monday, witnessing a loss of N437bn due to sell-offs in select stocks.
The All-Share Index and market capitalization at the Nigerian Exchange reflected the downturn, closing at 103,659.81 points and N56.72tn, respectively, marking a 0.73% and 0.76% decline.
Market Breadth, indicating investor sentiment, exhibited a mixed tone with 28 losers and 28 gainers. Cadbury, Cornerstone Insurance, Meyer Plc, Daar Communications, and May&Baker were the notable gainers, each surging by 10%.
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Conversely, Abbey Mortgage Bank, Livestock, Fidelity Bank, JAIZ Bank, and MTN Nigeria found themselves on the losing side, facing dips ranging from 5.52% to 9.70%.
The day’s trading dynamics were led by FBNHoldings, Nigerian Breweries, and Transcorp Plc, with FBNH dominating as the most traded security, exchanging 332.30 million units worth N8.95bn.
Despite the lower traded volume of 841.55 million units compared to the previous day, valued at N19.32bn, analysts anticipate a positive trend for the week. Cowry Research suggests a potential mixed trend with investors strategically capitalizing on sectoral rotation and buying opportunities amid corporate reporting season.
Sectoral performance reflected a diverse landscape, with the Banking and Consumer Goods indexes declining, while the Insurance and Industrial Indexes saw gains. The Oil/Gas sector remained stable.
In the midst of market fluctuations, the outlook for the week carries a sense of optimism, driven by the expectation of strategic investor moves and potential buying opportunities arising from sectoral shifts and corporate earnings releases.
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