All-Share declines 0.18% amid increases from LIVESTOCK, VFDGROUP, and other gainers; GTCO tops volume 

This represents a modest decrease of 0.18% compared to the previous day’s figure of 104,376.73, from which the index had previously gained.

Daily market volume also experienced a decline, decreasing by 18.23% from 460.5 million shares traded the prior day to 376.6 million shares.

Furthermore, market capitalization slipped to N65.4 trillion across 11,576 transactions, down from N65.5 trillion at which the index had closed the previous day.

Among the gainers, LIVESTOCK and VFDGROUP distinguished themselves, each recording an increase of 10.00% to lead the gainers’ table.

In contrast, HMCALL and LEARNAFRCA faced challenges, both experiencing declines of 10.00%. Notably, GTCO and ACCESSCORP emerged as leaders in trading activity, with substantial transaction volumes.

The daily market volume experienced a decline, decreasing by 18.23% from 460.5 million shares traded the previous day to 376.6 million shares.

In terms of trading value, GTCO emerged as the top performer, facilitating transactions worth N4.09 billion.

Within the SWOOTS category, OANDO recorded a gain of 6.58%, whereas WAPCO experienced a slight decline of 0.35%.

The All-Share Index remains in a retracement phase, positioned below the critical 105,000 mark. Nevertheless, the potential recovery of large- and mid-cap stocks may contribute to the stabilization of the index in the coming weeks.