The Nigerian All-Share Index (ASI) wrapped up the trading session on November 21, 2024, in the red, shedding 234.95 points to close at 97,992.55.
This represents a 0.24% decline, marking a modest retreat for the broader market as bearish sentiment prevailed.
Despite the market downturn, trading activity remained vibrant, with investors exchanging an impressive 467 million shares—a robust 26.22% increase from the previous session’s 370 million shares—executed across 10,659 deals.
On the gainers’ chart, AUSTINLAZ took center stage, rallying 10.00% to emerge as the day’s top performer. Hot on its heels were EUNISELL and HMCALL, which posted substantial gains of 9.98% and 9.95%, respectively, underscoring notable investor confidence in these equities.
On the flip side, the bears left their mark as WAPIC and UPL led the decliners’ list, shedding 9.82% and 9.09%, respectively, reflecting significant downward pressure on their prices.
Meanwhile, in terms of trading volume, FBNH and…