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NGX sheds N256 billion as five-day losing streak deepens

The NGX lost N256 billion on Tuesday, extending its losing streak to five sessions, even as the index's year-to-date gain remains above 60%.

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A stock market ticker board displays a declining red chart line for one stock beside a rising green sector index chart, set against a Nigerian trading floor backdrop.
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TotalEnergies falls 10% as NGX Oil and Gas Index retreats from record high

TotalEnergies Nigeria fell 10% on Sept. 25, pulling the NGX Oil and Gas Index down a day after its record high — here's what's behind the divergence.

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NGX trading floor with stock charts showing an upward trend, representing Nigeria's stock market hitting a record N162.68 trillion market cap.
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Bank stocks fuel NGX surge as market cap hits N162.68 trillion

Bank stocks drove the NGX to a record N162.68 trillion, as Nigeria's frontier market return fueled foreign investor interest.

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Nairobi Securities Exchange illustration showing Kenyan stock charts, trading screens and the Nairobi skyline.
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Nairobi NSE Market Brief: Kenyan Stocks Steady Ahead of CBK Decision

Kenya's stock market traded mixed in early August as investors prepared for the Central Bank of Kenya's monetary policy decision. The NASI gained 0.50%, while the NSE 20 and NSE 10 indices declined.

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BRVM financial market illustration showing West African stock charts, CFA franc imagery and a regional map.
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BRVM Market Brief: West Africa's Regional Exchange Holds Steady Amid Consolidation

The BRVM Composite Index rebounded to 485.43 points in early August after a period of profit-taking. Telecommunications and public services remain among the strongest-performing sectors as investors reassess valuations across West Africa's regional exchange.

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JSE Market Brief: Rate Hold, Oil Pressure and Resource Stocks

South Africa's JSE All Share Index fell 1.79% in July as investors responded to rate uncertainty, higher oil prices and rising inflation. The SARB's decision to hold its repo rate at 7% has added another layer of uncertainty for investors and businesses.

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A financial illustration showing the Nairobi Securities Exchange with stock market charts, digital trading dashboards and the Nairobi skyline representing Kenya's capital markets.
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Nairobi NSE Market Brief: Kenyan Stocks Hold Steady Ahead of CBK Rate Decision

Kenya's stock market delivered mixed performance in early August as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Central Bank of Kenya's interest rate decision. Here's what the latest movements on the Nairobi Securities Exchange mean for investors and businesses.

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A financial illustration of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange with stock market charts, oil price graphics and the South African flag representing equity market performance and monet
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JSE Market Brief: Rate Hold, Oil Pressure and Resource Stocks Weigh on South African Equities

South Africa's JSE All Share Index fell 1.79% in July as the SARB unexpectedly held interest rates steady despite rising inflation and higher oil prices. Here's what the latest market movements mean for investors and businesses.

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A financial illustration showing the BRVM regional stock exchange with digital market charts, investment graphs and a map of West Africa representing regional equity market perform
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BRVM Market Brief: West Africa's Regional Exchange Holds Firm Amid Market Consolidation

The BRVM Composite Index edged higher in early August after investors returned following a period of profit-taking. Discover what the latest performance reveals about West Africa's regional stock market and investment outlook.

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