Diamond Bank trades heavy volumes as bears retreat

The Nigerian Stock Exchange returned to positive territory in today’s trading session. The All Share Index closed at 32,453.69 basis points, up 0.12% Year to date, the index is up 3.26%

Top Gainers and Losers

Livestock Feeds Plc gained 10% to close at N0.66. ABC Transport Plc also gained 10% to close at N0.44. Unity Bank Plc rounds up the top three gainers appreciating by 9.62% to close at N1.14.

On the flip side, Union Bank Plc was the worst performing stock today. The stock shed 8.03% to close at N6.30. Oando Plc declined by 5.17% to close at N5.50. Dangote Flour Plc rounds up the top three losers for today. The stock shed 4.57% to close at N8.35.

Top Trades By Volume

Diamond Bank Plc was the most actively traded stock today. 97.1 million shares valued at N233 million were traded in 104 deals. Transcorp Plc was next with 41.1 million shares valued at N64.1 million traded in 248 deals. Zenith Bank Plc rounds up the top three most actively traded stocks 40.2 million shares valued at N997 million were traded in 449 deals.