Bearish sentiment wipes N3.28tn off NGX market value
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Verified Synthesis~25s readThe benchmark NGX All-Share Index dropped 1.98 per cent to close at 249,710.59 points, down from 254,762.81 points recorded in the previous trading session. Despite the overall market sell-off, CWG Plc led the gainers’ table, appreciating by 9.94 per cent to close at N17.15 per share.
Context & Background
- ✦The NGX Industrial Index experienced the sharpest sectoral decline, plunging 7.14 per cent to 11,707.38 points, while the NGX Banking Index eased 0.65 per cent to close at 2,388.23 points.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Thursday:Photo: NGX Trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited closed on a bearish note on Thursday, as equity market capitalisation dropped by N3.28tn to close at N162.13tn.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- The benchmark NGX All-Share Index dropped 1.98 per cent to close at 249,710.59 points, down from 254,762.81 points recorded in the previous trading session.
- Despite the overall market sell-off, CWG Plc led the gainers’ table, appreciating by 9.94 per cent to close at N17.15 per share.
- The NGX Industrial Index experienced the sharpest sectoral decline, plunging 7.14 per cent to 11,707.38 points, while the NGX Banking Index eased 0.65 per cent to close at 2,388.23 points.
Key Facts:Thursday: Photo: NGX Trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited closed on a bearish note on Thursday, as equity market capitalisation dropped by N3.28tn to close at N162.13tn.
Editorial Excerpt
The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed on a bearish note as its market capitalisation dropped by N3.28tn, driven by major losses in Dangote Cement and Presco
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Dangote Group?
The benchmark NGX All-Share Index dropped 1.98 per cent to close at 249,710.59 points, down from 254,762.81 points recorded in the previous trading session.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Photo: NGX Trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited closed on a bearish note on Thursday, as equity market capitalisation dropped by N3.28tn to close at N162.13tn.
