Equity | - Part 23

Rwanda: Equity Banking Group Cross-Lists in Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda — Equity Group Holdings, one of Kenya’s biggest banking concerns, last week became the fourth firm to cross-list on the Rwanda Stock Exchange joining the Uganda Securities Exchange and the Nairobi Stock Exchange. “This is a major milestone in our development plan of truly becoming an East African Bank,” Equity Group CEO and MD, Equity Bank Rwanda James Mwangi said during a news conference held at the just concluded Capital Markets East Africa…

Nigeria’s equity positive momentum: 17 Feb 2015

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NSE ASI rises 261bps The Nigerian Equity Market sustained upward momentum today as the All Share Index surged 261 basis points to close at 28,452.60pts while market capitalisation also added N241.6bn to close N9.5tn. Today’s positive performance was an extension of yesterday’s price appreciation in large cap stocks — Dangote Cement (3.6%), GTBank (8.5%) and Nestle (5.0%). Market activity however softened, as volume and value traded declined 2.7% and 50.6% to 500.2m units and N3.5bn…

Nigeria’s equity gains N47.8bn: 16th Feb 2015

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NSE ASI up 52bps After seven days of consecutive losses on the Nigerian bourse, the All Share Index gained 52bps today to close at 27,728.63bps. Also, market capitalisation added N47.8bn to close at N9.3tn. Today’s gain was as a result of price appreciation in bellwether stocks – Dangote Cement (1.5%), Zenith (3.4%) and GTBank (2.4%). Similarly, market activities measured by volume and value traded advanced today by 1.4% and 0.1% to berth at 513.9m units…

This week on the frontiers: Nigeria grabs fund managers’ attention

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Within the past week, Nigeria postponed its presidential election, begged for more international help in fighting Boko Haram, saw its currency plumb a new record low, and joined a list of countries that ratings agency Standard & Poor’s is poised to downgrade. The impact on investors? They’re starting to like what they see. Michael Levy, manager of Barings’ $50m frontier markets fund, says the country’s market is starting to be “extremely cheaply valued”. In an…

Nigerian equities extend losses: 10th Feb 2015

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Equities Extend Losses … NSE All Share Index Dips 80bps The bears remain resolute as losses on the Nigerian Bourse extended into the fourth trading day on the back of increasingly weak macroeconomic fundamentals and political uncertainties dampening sentiments for equities. The All Share Index declined 80bps today to close at 29,125.69 points, driving YTD loss to 16.0%. Also, market capitalization shed N78.4bn to close at N9.7tn. Today’s decline came amidst sell-off recorded in Guaranty…

Nigerian Equity: When and What to Buy/Sell

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The Nigerian Stock Exchange, Lagos, Nigeria The markets are strongly correlated to global crude oil prices and explains the sustained sell-off we have witnessed in the markets. Crude oil accounts for 75% of the country’s revenue and 95% of foreign exchange. With prices falling, reserves are under pressure and the ability of the CBN to continue to stabilize the naira is at risk. The capital markets are largely driven by foreign portfolio investors who account…

Nigerian Equity Market Reacts to Heightened Political Uncertainty: 9 Feb 2015

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Equity Market Reacts to Heightened Political Uncertainty… ASI Slumps 208bps The Nigerian Bourse expectedly experienced sell-down pressure today as investor sentiment weakened. This is premised on the heightened uncertainties surrounding the socio-political environment due to the postponement of the 2015 general elections announced over the weekend. Against this backdrop, the All Share Index (ASI) declined 208bps on the first trading day of the week to close at 29,360.55 points, pushing the YTD losses to 15.3%….

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