By Sofiyyah Layole
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed today’s trading session on a mildly negative note, with the All-Share Index (ASI) dipping by 0.32% to settle at 144,187.03 points.
Despite the slight decline, market participation remained solid. Investors executed 18,753 deals, exchanging 349.3 million shares valued at ₦9.3 billion.
Market capitalization stood at ₦91.71 trillion for equities, while the bond and ETF markets closed at ₦52.94 trillion and ₦36.26 billion respectively.
Positive sentiment pushed several counters into notable gains. NCR Plc led the advancers with a 10 percent rise to ₦37.40.
LOTUSHAL15 followed with an 8.08 percent jump, while Royal Exchange appreciated by 7.57percent. C&I Leasing gained 6 percent, and LivingTrust Mortgage Bank closed the list with a 3.87 percent uptick.
On the flip side, weak demand weighed on several stocks. Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals and Omatek Ventures both shed 10 percent each to top the decliners list.
Tantalizers Plc dropped 9.75 percent, followed by International Energy Insurance, which fell 9.62 percent. Wema Bank also recorded a significant 8.63 percent decline at the close of trade.