The equities market continued its lackluster performance at the close of transactions last week over sustained risk-off sentiments and the absence of market catalysts. Analysts predict sustained volatility amid profit-taking, as investors take advantage of low prices, ahead of the year-end rally. The consumer goods industry followed with 43.359 million shares worth N1.097 billion in 1,062 deals. The conglomerates industry ranked third with a turnover of 37.576 million shares worth N63.537 million in 269 deals. Rank Security DealsAbout 31 equities appreciated in price during the week, lower than 33 equities in the previous week and 17 equities depreciated in price, lower than 25 equities in the previous week, while 117 equities remained unchanged, higher than 107 equities recorded in the preceding week.

Source: The Guardian December 30, 2019 01:41 UTC