January 5, 2026/CSL Report The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed 2025 on a historic high, delivering a remarkable 51.2% annual return, the market’s strongest performance since 2007, and marking its sixth consecutive year of gains. The rally propelled the All-Share Index (ASI) to a record 155,613.03 points, while total market capitalisation […]
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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 […]
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 […]
