New Gold emerges sole gainer on local bourse
The exchange witnessed brisk activity across fourteen distinct counters. However, a contrasting narrative was evident in traded volumes, which dwindled by 52.35% to 72,309 units.
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) showcased stability on Thursday, with the benchmark GSE-Composite Index mirroring its opening points, settling at 3,464.13 points. This was also evident in the GSE Financial Stocks Index, which closed unchanged at 2,014.81 points.
Year-to-date returns for these indices stand at a respectable 10.67% and 5.95%, respectively.
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In the spotlight was New Gold (GLD) which exhibited resilience recording a gain of GH¢1.78 to conclude trading at GH¢307.76. Investors in GLD have seen robust returns this year, with the stock boasting a YTD increase of 40.85%.
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Bolstered by the movement in GLD, the total market capitalization of the GSE experienced a marginal uptick, reaching GH¢77,860.67 billion.
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Trading dynamics were notably vibrant and despite the indices’ stagnant performance, Thursday’s trading session saw an explosive surge in turnover, escalating by a staggering 15067.13%.
The exchange witnessed brisk activity across fourteen distinct counters. However, a contrasting narrative was evident in traded volumes, which dwindled by 52.35% to 72,309 units.
Among the notable counters, outstanding offers were spotted for MTNGH at GH¢1.58, EGH at GH¢3.20, CAL at GH¢0.40, and UNIL holding firm at GH¢12.00.
Source:norvanreports
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