The Market Pulse

Last Week's Biggest Runners on the NGX:

UPCREIT: Up by 33.33%
MECURE: Down by 26.97%

UPCREIT's sharp gain shows that capital is rotating into overlooked opportunities, while Mecure's steep decline is a reminder that market sentiment can change quickly overtime.

DYOR Always!

Wema Bank giving back with her SME school.

@wemabank https://t.co/hiyedJ9Qkp

@raheem_laz @ST_E_A_DY Na FCMB I Dey use I never see oh

Thinking of buying NGX stocks this week?

Here is our top 5 recommendation:

MTNN
HBMNG
BUACEMENT
NESTLE
ARADEL

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NGX Group H1 2026 Earnings Rise 118%, to Pay N1.30 Interim Dividend https://t.co/LPcz0ceuzL

📈 Weekly Stock Recommendation | 27th July 2026
Stay informed with this week's analyst recommendations on selected NGX-listed stocks.
Our research-driven insights help you make more informed investment decisions.
For informational purposes only.
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Police in Kampala are holding 12 suspects following their arrest in connection with a series of computer system intrusions which gave them unauthorized access to a client’s Stanbic bank account from which they made transfer of funds worth $1.8 million into other bank accounts.

For my investment girls and boys, T-bills’ out on Stanbic.

💹 NGX Equities Snapshot – July 24, 2026

All-Share Index - 247,357.4 (-0.19%)
Value Traded - N32.92 Billion
Market Deals - 55,200
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Advancers/Decliners - 35 to 28
Unchanged - 83
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Volume of Shares Traded - 614,487,443
Total Equity Market Cap - N159.59 Trillion

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Q2/H1 earnings season on the NGX. Before you react to any result, check:

Revenue growth: is the top line actually expanding, or just flat/nominal?
Earnings growth (PAT): is profit growing as fast as revenue, or are costs quietly eating the gain?
P/E ratio: is the good news

At GTCO annual Autism Conference 2026.
So many things we all need to learn about how to treat people living with Autism and one major point of focus for me is #BeAVoice

Dangote Cement plans a London secondary listing involving about 10% of its shares while retaining its NGX listing. The move could widen access to global investors and capital, subject to approvals and market conditions.

OMO Bills Dominate Fixed Income Market as Investors Trade N6.86trn in 5days

Open Market Operation bills led transactions in Nigeria's fixed income market last week, recording significant trading volume as investors maintained strong demand for high-yield government instruments across various securities.

@Verydakman_ Living Faith Church is one of the largest religious employers in Africa
With 10,000- 30,000 employees
While
Seplat in 2025: 1,506 employees
Mtn Nigeria 2025: 2001 employees the list goes on and on

I guess people just open their mouths waaahhh! And spew what the like

@JessyRichard250 I have GTco
Aradel
Dangote

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Welcome to the 16th GTCO Autism Conference!

Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we're delighted to have you.

For 16 years, GTCO's Orange Ribbon Initiative has stood alongside families, creating spaces for learning, support, and meaningful https://t.co/EVj2l4Tcmi

Linkage Assurance beats NAICOM deadline with N16.2 billion capital raise

Linkage Assurance Plc successfully completed a N16.2 billion Rights Issue to comply with the National Insurance Commission minimum capital requirement ahead of the scheduled deadline.

Otti endorses $13.1m CNG investment to accelerate industrialisation in Abia

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has endorsed a 13.1 million dollar Compressed Natural Gas project designed to accelerate industrialisation within the state, highlighting ongoing investments in alternative energy infrastructure.

Oil prices dip as US-Iran pause fuels fresh Hormuz hopes

Global crude oil prices dipped following a pause in Middle East strikes, raising expectations for a potential ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This development contributed to an easing of international inflation concerns.