Nigeria Slips to Third as South Korea Reclaims Global Stock Market Lead
Nigeria has dropped to third place in the global ranking of best-performing stock markets after holding the top position for…
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NGX sheds N106bn as bearish sentiment persists
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) started the week on a cautious note as continued selling pressure pushed the equities market…
Five best-performing insurance stocks in 2026 amid recapitalization
Nigeria’s insurance sector is showing a striking split in performance in 2026, with a handful of stocks delivering impressive gains…
U.S. Stock Futures Slip as S&P 500 Rally Faces Fresh Test
U.S. stock futures edged lower on Monday as investors took a cautious approach following the S&P 500’s third straight weekly…
NGX Trading Volume Soars 127% to N176bn as Investors Rebalance Portfolios
Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) jumped sharply in the week ended August 14, 2026, with investors exchanging…
Stock Futures Turn Choppy as S&P 500 Sets Fresh Record Above 7,800
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday as investors took a breather following another record-breaking session on Wall Street. The…
Five NGX Low-Cap Stocks Surge Over 200% as Retail Investors Chase Big Returns
Five low-cap stocks listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) have delivered eye-catching gains of more than 200 per cent…
NGX Loses N1.76tn as BUA Foods, Banking Stocks Lead Sell-Off
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) came under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday as investors offloaded shares in major consumer goods…
NGX Agro Stocks: What Investors Should Buy, Hold, Watch or Avoid in H2 2026
Nigeria’s agricultural stocks are entering the second half of 2026 with impressive numbers, but investors may need to look beyond…
Nigerian Stock Market Loses N1.17tn as Bearish Trading Returns
The Nigerian stock market came under renewed selling pressure on Tuesday as investors offloaded major stocks, wiping N1.17tn from the…
NGX Introduces New Stock Price Rules as Changes Take Effect August 17
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) is set to introduce a new pricing methodology for equities trading from August 17, 2026,…
Banking stocks lift Nigerian market by N70.6 billion despite consumer goods selloff
The Nigerian stock market ended Wednesday’s trading session on a positive note, with banking stocks helping investors recover from the…
S&P 500 and Dow futures tick higher after record day on Wall Street
Wall Street looked set to extend its winning streak on Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Nigerian Stock Market Starts August Strong with N289bn Gain as Investor Confidence Rebounds
The Nigerian stock market kicked off August 2026 on a positive note, delivering an impressive N289 billion gain in market…
August dividend race begins as 8 NGX companies set qualification dates
August is shaping up to be an important month for investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as eight listed companies…
Banking Stocks Drive Nigerian Market to N288 Billion Gain Despite Widespread Selloff
The Nigerian stock market kicked off the new trading week on a positive note as strong buying interest in major…
Banking Stocks Lift NGX Turnover by 32% to N404.7bn Despite Market Pullback
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a sharp increase in trading activity in the final week of July 2026, with total…
Stock market opens week with N77bn decline
The Nigerian stock market began the new trading week on a weaker footing as investors recorded a combined loss of…
U.S. Stock Futures Slip as AI Spending Concerns and Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Markets
U.S. stock futures traded lower on Thursday as investors balanced another wave of corporate earnings with growing concerns over artificial…
Nigerian Stock Market Loses N800bn as Profit-Taking Ends Bullish Rally
The Nigerian stock market suffered a major setback on Wednesday after investors cashed in on recent gains, wiping N800 billion…
Stock Futures Rise as Strong Corporate Earnings Offset Iran War Concerns
Wall Street showed renewed optimism on Tuesday as stock futures moved higher, with investors turning their attention from ongoing geopolitical…
NGX investors gain N1.76 trillion on buying interest across key sectors
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) began the week on a strong note as investors recorded a massive N1.76 trillion gain on…
NGX Free Float Rule: Why a Mandatory 20% Requirement Could Transform Nigeria’s Stock Market
Calls are growing for the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to enforce a strict 20% free float requirement for all listed companies,…
SpaceX Shares Slip Below IPO Price as Investor Optimism Fades Amid Valuation Concerns
SpaceX shares dropped below their $135 initial public offering (IPO) price for the first time on Wednesday, signaling a major…
NGX Gains N390bn as Banking Stocks Drive Market Rally Despite Weaker Trading Activity
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) extended its bullish run on Wednesday, adding a remarkable N390.32bn to investors’ wealth as strong demand…
Stock Buy Recommendations: Zenith, UBA and Access top Brokers’ list
Nigeria’s stock market is showing strong signs of recovery after a sharp sell-off in June 2026 wiped out more than…
Stock Futures Rise as Cooling Inflation Boosts Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Wall Street appeared set for another positive session on Wednesday as stock futures edged higher following a surprisingly soft U.S.…
US stocks climb as inflation eases, banks impress
Wall Street caught a breath of fresh air on Tuesday morning as cooling inflation data and a blockbuster start to…
NGX Loses N1.32 Trillion as Profit-Taking Triggers Broad Market Sell-Off
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) started the week on a bearish note as investors wiped off an estimated N1.32 trillion from…
Dow Futures Slide as IBM Earnings Miss and Oil Prices Surge Ahead of Key Inflation Report
Wall Street faced fresh pressure on Tuesday morning as Dow futures tumbled more than 250 points, driven by disappointing corporate…