For the second time within the week, equities trading on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange ended in the positive territory, as the lead performance pointer, NSEASI added 81Bpt to its trading points, and closed at 38,917.99 from 38,604.72. It was a mixed performance amongst the observed market indices, as shown in the index movement table. Thus, WtD, the lead index is 96Bpts above opening, while the total gained points in the month of August is now 96Bpts. See the index movement table for details.

NGXASI Dives South, on Week Sentiments; Shed 12Bpts
Equities trading on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange ended in the negative territory, as the lead performance pointer-