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SWOOTs market capitalisation up by N42bn w-o-w

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The combined market capitalisation of stocks worth over one trillion (SWOOTs) appreciated by 0.21 per cent to close at N20.05 trillion from N20.01 trillion the previous week, reflecting a growth of N42.15 billion. Stocks included in this classification are AIRTELAFRICA, BUA CEMENT, DANGOTE CEMENT, NESTLE and MTNN Plc.

MTNN Plc’s share price closed at N214.9 at the end of the week’s trading sessions to reflect a growth of 7.40 per cent week on week. This means that the total amount gained by investors was N301 billion, causing a rise in the company’s market capitalisation.

The communications company, a competitor of Airtel Nig Plc, has a total market capitalisation of N4.37 trillion, N2.79 trillion lower than Airtel Africa’s current market value.MTNN Plc is the third-highest in market value on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The company released its H1 2022 financial result, reflecting a 20.07 per cent growth in revenue for the period, while Profit After Tax grew significantly by 28.06 per cent from N141.82 billion in H1 2021 to N181.62 billion in the current period.

Nestle Nigeria Plc’s share was up by 2.99  per cent to close the week at N1,300 per share, amidst sell-offs and buy-interests during the trading week. The Fast-moving consumer goods company currently has a market capitalisation of N1 trillion.Nestle Nigeria Plc is now the only company under the NGX Consumer goods Index to be worth over a trillion, following the exit of BUA Foods from the SWOOTs category.

The H1 2022 financial result revealed a profit of N27.7 billion, representing a 28 per cent increase from the prior-year period, as revenue grew by 30 per cent from N171 billion to N222 billion. Earnings per share for the period was at N12.33.

BUA Cement Plc’s share price close the week flat at N58.8, a 15.15 decline from N69.3 last week while the market capitalisation stood at N1.99 billion, from N2.35 billion the previous week.The company’s H1 2022 financial report revealed revenue of N188.56 billion, reflecting a growth of 51.72 per cent from N124.28 billion in 2021. Similarly, Profit After Tax increased by N17.97 billion, reflecting a 41 per cent increase from N43.40 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2021, to N61.36 billion in the current period.

Airtel Africa Plc’s share price remained unchanged during the week to stand at N1905.4 per share at the end of the trading week, with a market capitalisation of N7.16 trillion.As the most capitalised company on the exchange once again, it led the SWOOTs strongly, with MTNN, its competitor as second-most capitalised stock, far behind.

The telecom giant released its Unaudited Financial Statement for the quarter ended June 2022 revealing a 13 per cent growth in revenue from $1.11 billion in 2021 to $1.26 billion in the current period.The Profit After Tax for the period also appreciated significantly by 25.3 per cent from $142 million in 2020 to $178 million.

Dangote Cement Plc’s share retained its share price at N265.00 as it traded flat during the week. The company, which is a competitor of Bua Cement Plc and Wapco Plc, and the most capitalised cement producer on the NGX, has a total Market capitalisation of N4.51 trillion.Dangote Cement Plc is the third most-valued company quoted on the exchange and makes up roughly 22 per cent of the total market capitalisation of all stocks worth over one trillion.

The H1 2022 financial result revealed a profit of N172.10 billion, representing a 33.83 per cent increase Y-o-Y. Meanwhile, Revenue for the period stood at N808.04 billion, a 17.01 per cent increase from the corresponding period of 2021.

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NGX: Sell-offs in banking stocks drop value of transactions down 2.60%

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Bearish sentiment persisted on banking stocks at the equity market on Friday, making the value of transactions traded on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) down by 2.60 per cent.

Analysis of the market activities indicated trade turnover settled lower relative to the previous session.
Specifically, investors transacted a total of 257.86 million shares valued at N5.40 billion exchanged in 7,168 deals, as against 285.91 million shares worth N5.54 billion exchange in 7,726 deals posted on Thursday.
Consequently, the market capitalisation, which opened at N56.469 trillion, shed N173 billion or 0.31 per cent to close at N56.296 trillion.
The All-Share Index also dropped 0.31 per cent or 306 points to settle at 99,539.75, compared to 99,845.91 recorded in the previous session.
As a result, the Year-To-Date (YTD) return dipped to 33.12 per cent.
Sell-offs in Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), FBN Holdings, Zenith Bank,  Access Corporation,  Stanbic IBTC Bank, Jaiz Bank, as well as United Capital and Unilever Nigeria, among other top decliners, drove the market to a negative terrain.
Meanwhile, market breadth closed negative with 20 losers and 14 gainers.
On the losers’ chart, United Bank led by 10 per cent to close at N1.62, FBN Holdings followed by 9.83 per cent to close at N24.30, Tantalizers declined by 8.57 per cent to close at 32k per share.
Deap Capital Management shed 7.35 per cent to close at 63k and Caverton went down by 6.83 per cent to close at 1.50 per share.
On the gainers’ chart, FTN Cocoa Processors led by 9.60 per cent to close at N1.37, RT Briscoe trailed by 9.26 per cent to close at 59k, Livestock Feed gained N1.45 per share.
Royal Exchange Assurance added 8.06 per cent to close at 67k, while Consolidated Hallmark Plc rose by 7.44 per cent to close at N1.30 per share.
On the activity chart, UBA led in volume with 38.72 million shares traded in value of N888.55 million, while GTCO led in value with 38.30 million shares worth N1.31 biliion.
Access Corporation also sold 34.34 million shares worth N584.54 million, Zenith Bank traded 24.41 million shares worth N875.85 million and The Initiative Plc transacted 17.52 million shares worth N34.13 million.
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Financial expert seeks alignment of FG’s fiscal policy with CBN’s monetary policy

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A financial expert, Mr Eddie Osarenkhoe, has advised the Federal Government to align its fiscal policy with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary policy to achieve economic stability.

Osarenkhoe, the immediate past President of Finance Houses Association of Nigeria (FHAN), gave the advice while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun.

He attributed the current steady appreciation of the naira to CBN’s reforms and the country’s ability to pay some of its debts.

Osarenkhoe applauded the CBN reforms which, he said, had helped to sustain the steady appreciation of the naira against the dollar.

The financial expert stated that CBN was able to check speculators in the foreign exchange, thus resulting in continuous appreciation of the nation’s currency.

“If the federal government is able to come up with fiscal policy in alignment with that of CBN, it will help the nation’s economy a great deal,” he said.

According to him, the economy needs to improve through exports to enable the country to earn more foreign exchange.

The naira has shown a remarkable strength against the US dollar, trading below N1,000 at the official market.

This development has been attributed to the strategic financial policies being implemented by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration and CBN.

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Investors lose N457bn as bearish sentiment continues

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Investors in the Nigerian equities market lost N457 billion at the end of trading on Wednesday.

This followed the dip in the share value of Livestock Feeds, Computer Warehouse Group, International Energy Insurance, and FTN Cocoa Processors on the trading floor today.

After five hours of trading at the capital market, the equity capitalisation crashed to N56.5 trillion from N56.9 trillion posted by the bourse on Tuesday.

Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) fell below the 100,000-mark to 99,908.89 from 100,717.21 achieved by the bourse the previous day.

The market breadth was negative as 17 stocks advanced, 26 declined, while 78 others remained unchanged in 9, 074 deals.

Ikeja Hotel topped the gainers’ list with +10.00 percent to close at N7.26 from its previous N6.60 per share.

Fidelity Bank, Academy, Morison, and Prestige also increased their share prices by 9.88 percent, 9.77 percent, 9.71 percent, and 9.26 percent respectively.

On the flip side, Livestock Feeds, Computer Warehouse Group, International Energy Insurance, and FTN Cocoa Processors led other price decliners as they shed 10.00 percent, 9.79 percent, 9.79 percent and 9.72  percent each off their share prices.

UBA recorded the highest volume by trading 55.013 million shares valued at N1.28 billion in 1,092 deals followed by Zenith Bank with 47.029 million shares worth N1.69 billion traded by investors in 907 deals.

Access Corp traded 44.986 million shares valued at N789 million in 845 deals.

On the value index, Zenith Bank recorded the highest value for the day trading stocks worth N1.69 billion in 907 deals followed by UBA which traded equities worth N1.284bn in 1,092 deals.

Access Corp traded stocks worth N789 million in 845 deals.

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