Ghana Market Watch | May 29th 2015: Ghanaian benchmark index marginally adds 4bps

Ghana Market Watch | May 29th 2015: Ghanaian benchmark index marginally adds 4bps

Accra, Ghana (Capital Markets in Africa):- Ghana equity benchmark composite index rose by 1.02 points to end the day at 2,362.63, representing a year- to- date return of 4.49 percent. The Financial stock index also trimmed 5.63 points to 2,416.70 with a year-to-date return of 7.71 percent. Trading activity on the stock market was impressive with demand by bargain investors leading to gains in nine equities. Fan Milk Limited Ghana led nine movers climbing GHS 0.21 to GHS 5.54. Also, five equities gained…

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Ghana Market Watch | May 28th 2015: Ghanaian benchmark index adds 0.05% and market cap up GHS 135 million

Ghana Market Watch | May 28th 2015: Ghanaian benchmark index adds 0.05% and market cap up GHS 135 million

Accra, Ghana (Capital Markets in Africa):- Ghana equity benchmark composite index advanced by 1.26 points (about 0.05 percent) to end the day at 2,362.28, representing a year- to- date return of 4.48 percent. While the financial Index lost 0.12 point to close at 2,422.33 with a year-to-date return trim to 7.68%. The market capitalization was recorded at GHS 64,575.13  million (gained GHS 135 million  from previous market capitalization).  At the same time, market activities were impressive with improved volume and turnover and…

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JSE delivered a strong performance in 2014

JSE delivered a strong performance in 2014

The Johanneburg Stock Exchange (JSE) delivered a strong performance in 2014, making it more difficult for competitors to take on the local stock exchange, rated the 19th largest in the world. The JSE, as it stands, continues to be a profitable organisation, and in 2014 earnings per share rose 25% to 742.4c. Group earnings before interest and tax increased 22% to R704m. An ordinary dividend of 400c per share and a special dividend of 80c…

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