Ghana Market Watch | June 3rd 2015: Ghana equity market cap GHS 11 million, indices down

Ghana Market Watch | June 3rd 2015: Ghana equity market cap GHS 11 million, indices down

Accra, Ghana (Capital Markets in Africa):- Ghana equity markets gave up yesterday gains, so end in negative territory. The benchmark composite index gained 0.82 points (about 0.03 percent) to end the day at 2,367.14, increasing the year- to- date return to 4.66 percent. The financial Index also plummeted by 3.22 points (0.13 percent) to 2,420.10 with a year-to-date return of 7.90 percent. In the same negative mood, the market capitalization shed off nearly GHS 11.2 million (0.02 percent) to settle at…

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Ghana Market Watch | June 2nd 2015: Ghana stock market advances today, add GHS 25 million

Ghana Market Watch | June 2nd 2015: Ghana stock market advances today, add GHS 25 million

Accra, Ghana (Capital Markets in Africa):- Ghana equity markets retracted from yesterday lost, as a result end in green. The benchmark composite index gained 10.3 points (about 0.44 percent) to end the day at 2,367.14, increasing the year- to- date return to 4.69 percent. The financial Index also surged by 14.33 points (0.59 percent) to 2,423.33 with a year-to-date return of 8.00 percent. In the same positive mood, the market capitalization added nearly GHS 25 million (0.04 percent) to settle…

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Ghana Market Watch | June 1st 2015: Ghana stock market opens the week on a quite note and in a negative mood

Ghana Market Watch | June 1st 2015: Ghana stock market opens the week on a quite note and in a negative mood

Accra, Ghana (Capital Markets in Africa):- Ghana equity market opens the week on a quite note and in a negative mood. The benchmark composite index declined by 5.79 points (about -0.25 percent) to end the day at 2,356.84, reducing the year- to- date return to 4.24 percent. Likewise, the financial Index plummeted by 7.71 points (-0.32 percent) to 2,408.99 with a year-to-date return of 7.37 percent. However, the market capitalization was recorded at GHS 64,545.46 million. From the market activity perspective,…

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Ghana Market Watch | May 21st 2015: Ghanaian benchmark index adds 0.88 percent

Ghana Market Watch | May 21st 2015: Ghanaian benchmark index adds 0.88 percent

Accra, Ghana (Capital Markets in Africa):- Ghana equity benchmark composite index added 20.28 points to end the day at 2,337.61, representing a year- to- date return of  3.39%. The Financial Index also added 28.15 points to 2,392.51 with a year-to-date return of 6.64%. The market capitalization was recorded at GHS 64,440.64 million (added GHS 110 million from previous market cap). Whereas, the trading activity on the market witnessed lower volumes and turnover compared to the Wednesday’s session.  At the close of…

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Ghana Market Watch | May 20th 2015: Ghana equity market bounces to bullish

Ghana Market Watch | May 20th 2015: Ghana equity market bounces to bullish

Accra, Ghana (Capital Markets in Africa):- Ghana equity markets bounced back from yesterday’s slide with gains in two banking stocks propelling the indices. The benchmark Composite Index gained 1.16 points to close trading at 2,317.33, representing a year- to- date return of  2.49%. The Financial Index also added 6.78 points to 2,364.36 with a year-to-date return of 5.38%. The market capitalization was recorded at  GHS 64,330.06 million (added GHS 6.3 million from previous market cap). At the close of trading, a total…

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Ghana Market Watch | May 19th 2015: Ghana equity market closes on the south pole

Ghana Market Watch | May 19th 2015: Ghana equity market closes on the south pole

Accra, Ghana (Capital Markets in Africa):- Ghana Stock exchange close on the south pole today, with the benchmark composite index lost 3.85 points to  close trading at 2316.17, representing a year- to- date return of  2.44%. On the same mood, the financial index also shed 5.5 points to 2,357.58 with a year-to-date  return of 5.08%. Likewise, the market capitalization close at GHS 64,323.73 million (a lost of 0.03% from previous market cap). However,  the stock market witnessed improved activity today with volumes and…

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