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Ghana Equity Markets | 1 Sep 2015: Ghana Stock Exchange equity markets lower … investors lose 3.3 million dollar

Accra, Ghana, Capital Markets in Africa — On the first day of the month of September, equity trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange started on a bearish moods. The market capitalization was recorded at GHS 63,759 million after losing GHS 13 million (about US$3.3 million) relative to market capitalization of GHS 63,772 million recorded at previous trading session. The benchmark composite index shaved off 2.41 points or 0.11 percent to close the day at 2,152.36 points, representing a year-to-date…

Zimbabwe Equity Market | 1 Sep 2015: Zimbabwe Stock Exchange industrial index edges up …

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Harare, Zimbabwe, Capital Markets in Africa — The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) industrial index began the first day of the month of September after marginally surged by 0.04 percent or 0.06 points to end at 135.49 points. The market capitalization ended at US$3.553 billion. The market activity today recorded a turnover of US$2,911,325 exchanged in 14 traded securities via 45 trade transactions. Foreign investor buys US$2,688,870 and foreign sells US$2,301,128 today. Out of the 14 traded…

Nigeria Equity Watch | 1 Sep 2015: Nigerian Equities Sustain Positive Momentum… ASI gained 1.8%

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Lagos, Nigeria, Capital Markets in Africa —The Nigerian Equities Market sustained its positive momentum as the benchmark equity index — All Share Index (ASI) – closed positive for the fourth day. The ASI gained 1.8% to close at 30,225.34, paring YTD losses to 12.8%. Market capitalization also added N185.9bn to close at N10.4tn. Today’s bullish performance was mainly due to further bargain hunting in bellwether Banking, Industrial and Consumer Goods counters — GUARANTY (+6.9%), STANBIC…

Mauritius Equity Markets | 1 Sep 2015 : Mauritius Equity Markets end in red, investors lose US$7.1 million

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Port Louis, Mauritius (Capital Markets in Africa) — Mauritius equity trading moved from green zone recorded yesterday to start the new month on a negative mood. The equity market capitalization ended at MUR 214.757 million after losing MUR 248 million (US$ 7.1 million) relative to previous market capitalization of MUR 215.005 billion. The Mauritius All Share Index (SEMDEX index) fell by 0.12 percent or 2.23 points to close at 1,928.47 points and SEM10 index closed at…

Nigeria Equity Watch | 31 Aug 2015 : Nigerian Equities Open Higher… NSE ASI Advances 3.0%

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Lagos, Nigeria (Capital Markets in Africa — The Nigerian bourse drove closer to the 30,000pts psychological level today, starting the week on positive note. The All Share Index (ASI) surged 3.0% (the highest in since the Buhari rally in 2nd of April 2015) to settle at 29,684.84pts at the close of trade. Market capitalization also improved N299.3bn to berth at N10.2tn. Notably, the gain in the ASI was driven by large swings recorded in NIGERIAN…

Mauritius Equity Markets | 31 Aug 2015 : The bull returns to the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, investors gain US$5.3 million

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Port Louis, Mauritius (Capital Markets in Africa) — Stock Exchange equity trading ended today’s trading session by gaining a market capitalization of MUR 189 million (US$ 5.3 million) to end at MUR 215.005 billion relative to previous market capitalization of MUR 214.816 billion. The Mauritius All Share Index (SEMDEX index) slightly soared by 0.09 percent or 1.70 points to close at 1,930.70 points but SEM10 index ended at 367.98 points after marginally sagging by 0.02 percent…

Mauritius Equity Markets | 28 Aug 2015 : Stock Exchange of Mauritius equity trading ended in red … investors US$12 million down

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Port Louis, Mauritius (Capital Markets in Africa) — Stock Exchange of Mauritius equity trading ended today’s trading session by losing a market capitalization of MUR 465 million (US$ 12.3 million) to end at MUR 214.816 billion relative to previous market capitalization of MUR 215.281 billion. The Mauritius All Share Index (SEMDEX index) sagged by 0.22 percent or 4.17 points to close at 1,929.00 points and SEM10 index ended at 368.06 points after sliding by 0.15 percent…

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