NSE trading floor. PHOTO: FEMI ADEBESIN-KUTI
Expectations of improved corporate earnings, coupled with the outcome of the MPC meeting sustained positive sentiments on the equity sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) last week, as the market hit the N22 trillion mark, and the All-share index and market capitalisation appreciating by 3.442 per cent to close the week at 42,412.66 and N22.187 trillion, respectively.
Similarly, all other indices finished higher with the exception of NSE Oil/Gas ,which depreciated by 7.25 per cent while the NSE ASeM and NSE growth indices closed flat.
Analysts said the gradual release of corporate earnings spurred buying interests in dividend-paying stocks, which was further strengthened by the outcome of the MPC meeting.