NGX Falls As Investors Take Profit In Banking, Consumer Goods Stocks
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) experienced a decline as investors took profits in banking and consumer goods stocks, resulting in the first negative close of the week on Wednesday, August 13. The NGX All-Share Index (ASI) fell by points from the previous day, with market capitalization also dropping to trillion.
Total shares valued at billion were traded in deals. The dollar started the week on a positive note, while the naira closed at to the dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
The Nigerian currency also appreciated against the euro in contrast to the previous session. This decline in the stock market was attributed to profit-taking by investors in specific sectors, leading to a decrease in overall market performance.
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