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NSEASI Dips by -0.11% to Open The Week Negative Amid Positive Breadth

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Equities market closed today on a negative note, as NSEASI depreciated by -0.11% to close at 41,172.82. basis points as against +0.27% appreciation recorded previously. Its Year-to-Date (YTD) returns currently stands at +7.66%.  Market breadth closed positive as ETERNA led 21 Gainers as against  18 Losers topped by UNITYBNK at the end of today’s session- an Improved performance when compared with previous outlook.

Market turnover closes negative as volume moved down by -21.94% as against -11.48% downtick recorded in the previous session. LASACO , GUARANTY and SOVRENINS were the most active to boost market turnover. GUARANTY and NB topped market value list. Proshare

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