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The stock market gained 0.06% as renewed buying interest in selected large- and mid-cap stocks extended recent gainsMarket breadth remained negative, with 36 stocks declining against 30 gainers, despite the positive market closeTrading activity weakened as volume fell 3.47% to 1.23 billion shares, with transactions valued at N38.84 billion across 54,193 deals
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The Nigerian equities market closed higher on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, extending its recent bullish run as a renewed buying interest in select large-cap and mid-cap stocks underpinned the market, despite general weakness elsewhere.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) gained 0.06% to close at 244,852.21 points, up from 244,697.62 points recorded in the previous session.
Nigerian stocks close higher as bargain hunting lifts the equities market Photo: BloombergSource: Getty Images
The positive movement increased investors’ wealth
