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TOP GAINERS
|
Company |
Close |
Change |
Potential Reasons / Notes |
Sector |
|
PZ |
42.9 |
3.9 |
Positive investor sentiment on consumer goods recovery. |
Consumer Goods |
|
TIP |
14.3 |
1.3 |
Renewed investor interest after previous weakness. |
Industrial Goods |
|
ASOSAVINGS |
0.6 |
0.05 |
Speculative trading in a low-priced financial stock. |
Financial Services |
|
CAP |
74 |
6 |
Strong earnings outlook and demand in construction sector. |
Industrial Goods |
|
WAPCO |
150.45 |
11.95 |
Sector rebound supported by infrastructure expansion. |
Industrial Goods |
|
MECURE |
30.7 |
2.3 |
Growing investor confidence in healthcare growth potential. |
Healthcare / Pharma |
|
CHAMPION |
15.95 |
1.05 |
Increased consumer demand and stable sales outlook. |
Consumer Goods |
|
BERGER |
38.9 |
2.35 |
Strong demand in paints and building materials sector. |
Industrial Goods |
|
EUNISELL |
57.5 |
2.9 |
Market optimism driven by positive earnings expectations. |
Energy / Services |
|
LIVINGTRUST |
4.18 |
0.18 |
Steady investor confidence on microfinance performance. |
Banking (Microfinance) |
Market Gainers Summary (NGX Today)
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a strong positive note today, led by broad-based gains across the industrial goods, consumer goods, and financial services sectors. Major blue-chip stocks such as WAPCO (+11.95%), CAP (+6%), and BERGER (+2.35%) drove the rally, reflecting strong investor confidence in infrastructure-related companies amid expectations of renewed government spending and stable cement demand.
MECURE (+2.3%) and CHAMPION (+1.05%) added momentum from the healthcare and consumer goods sectors respectively, as improved sales and earnings optimism supported price appreciation. EUNISELL (+2.9%) also advanced on energy sector sentiment, while smaller-cap stocks like ASOSAVINGS and LIVINGTRUST attracted speculative and retail interest.
Overall, market breadth remained positive, reflecting sustained investor appetite for growth and dividend-yielding equities.
Top 5 Potential Stocks to Watch
- WAPCO (Lafarge Africa Plc) – Strong rebound driven by cement demand and infrastructure growth prospects.
- CAP Plc – Consistent earnings and strong construction-sector exposure make it a defensive play.
- MECURE – Growing momentum in healthcare amid rising domestic pharmaceutical consumption.
- EUNISELL – Energy service firm positioned to benefit from oil-sector recovery and contract renewals.
- PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc – Improving consumer sentiment and stable forex outlook support continued upside.
Top 5 Penny Stocks to Watch
- ASOSAVINGS – Low-priced financial stock gaining speculative traction.
- LIVINGTRUST – Microfinance stock with steady investor interest and dividend appeal.
- REGALINS – Consistent trading activity in the insurance space could drive a rebound.
- ROYALEX – Volatile but improving sentiment in the insurance sector.
- OMATEK – Tech-sector penny stock attracting short-term traders.
TOP LOSERS
|
Company |
Close |
Change |
Potential Reasons / Notes |
Sector |
|
JOHNHOLT |
6.5 |
-0.7 |
Decline amid weak industrial demand and earnings |
Conglomerates / Industrials |
|
MULTIVERSE |
12.55 |
-1.35 |
Soft performance in entertainment/tech segment |
Media / Entertainment |
|
STANBIC |
107.2 |
-10.8 |
Banking / Financial Services |
|
|
NB |
70 |
-5.95 |
Broad market pull-back affecting financial shares |
Banking / Financial Services |
|
UPDCREIT |
7.35 |
-0.6 |
Real estate investment trust under pressure from rates |
Real Estate / REIT |
|
CAVERTON |
6.07 |
-0.43 |
Transport sector weakness impacting logistics demand |
Transportation / Services |
|
OANDO |
42.1 |
-2.9 |
Oil & gas sector correction pulling energy stocks |
Oil & Gas |
|
RTBRISCOE |
3.4 |
-0.2 |
Small-cap sell-off; limited trading liquidity |
Retail / Services |
|
REGALINS |
1.21 |
-0.07 |
Minor decline in insurance stock with low volume |
Insurance |
|
LASACO |
2.8 |
-0.15 |
Insurance sector rotation and weak investor interest |
Insurance |
Market Losers Summary
Today’s session on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) saw a notable pull-back across several sectors, with banking, oil & gas, and real estate leading the declines. The standout drop came from STANBIC (-10.8%) amid valuation concerns despite strong underlying fundamentals. Banking stocks NB and others followed the downward trend, signaling broader market caution.
Energy and oil-related stocks also felt the pressure, with OANDO falling 2.9% as oil price sentiment cooled. Real estate and REITs like UPDCREIT slid 0.6% due to sensitivity to interest rate expectations. Meanwhile, smaller-cap and insurance names such as REGALINS and LASACO dipped modestly, reflecting low liquidity and limited investor appetite in those segments.
Overall, the market is entering a consolidation phase. Investors appear to be taking profits and shifting away from higher-beta or richly valued stocks, waiting for clearer signals on earnings, macroeconomic policy, or sector-specific catalysts.
Disclaimer: This analysis is based on historical data and is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. You should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.