NGX: Bullish sentiment continues because investors produce n111bn profits

The Nigerian equity market experienced a bullish sentiment on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, when investors recorded other n111 billion profits on the trading floor.

This follows the surge in stock prices such as Ellah Lakes PLC, Associated Bus Company, and Champions Brewers, among others, on the trading floor.

The All-Share Index (ASI) benchmark increased to 146,055.89 points from 145,880.77 points recorded on the previous trading day.

After five hours of trading in the capital market, the capitalization of equity increased to N92,405 trillion from N92,294 trillion recorded by the Exchange on Monday, August 11, 2025.

The extent of the positive market, with 50 advanced shares, 29 shares declined, and the remaining 57 shares did not change in 31,165 offers.

Ellah Lakes PLC, Associated Bus Company and Champions Brewers lead other gainers with 10% growth in the price closed on N16.06, N4.95, and N17.38 from N14.60, N4.95 and N15.80 per previous share.

July Pharmacy PLC, Unilever Nigeria PLC, and Custodian & Allied PLC led other prices of 10%, 9.97%, and 9.55%decreased respectively in stock prices to be closed at N9.00, N71.30 and N37.90 from N10.00, N79.20 and N41.90 per previous share.

In the volume index, Lasaco Assurance (Lasaco) led trade with 107 million shares in 568 agreements, followed by the Japaul Gold and Ventures PLC, which was traded 106 million shares in 710 agreements.

Sterling Bank PLC trades 972 million shares in 632 agreements.

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In the value index, the guarantee of Holdings PLC (GTCO), appears as the top stock traded, collecting N2.6 billion in 1, 023 offer, followed by Dangote Cement PLC which trade equity worth N2.3 billion in 682 offers.

Zenith Bank PLC traded shares worth N2.0 billion in 1, 053 agreement.

Babajide Okeowo