January 5, 2026/United Capital Update Global Markets: United States In the United States (US), weekly jobless claims fell to around 214,000, indicating layoffs remain limited despite a cooling labour market. However, structural shifts hit some sectors with over 17,000 jobs lost in entertainment and media due to automation and changing […]
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Bulls Take Firm Control as Equity Market Surges Higher
January 5, 2026/United Capital Report Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note following share price appreciation in OANDO (+9.95%) and DANGSUGAR (+7.97%). As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose sharply by 1.74% to settle at 159,215.48 points. Year-to-date returns closed at 2.32%, while […]
NGXASI Advance +1.74% as Santa Rally Extend Gains in BUACEMENT, GTCO, UBA
January 5, 2026/InvestmentOne Report The NGXASI advanced today by 1.74% to close at 159,215.48pts, as the santa claus rally extended its gains in BUACEMENT (+2.52%), GTCO (+5.09%) and UBA (+6.63%), thereby driving the local equities market into further positive territory. In the fixed income space, the Treasury Bills secondary […]
