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Investors in the Nigerian stock market gained N1.9 trillion at the close of trading last week.
This followed the rise in equity capitalisation to N95.6 trillion during the period.
Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 1.63% to close the week at 149,433.26 from the 147,040.08 points recorded the previous week.
The market performance was aided by strong showing from stocks like Aluminium Extrusion Industry Plc, Mecure Industries Plc, and First Holding Company Plc.
The trio performed creditably to secure their places amongst the top 10-performing stocks last week and positioned themselves as stocks to watch in the new week.
Kindly note that this is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation. It is advisable to consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.
ALEX • 12.35 ▴ 1.10 (9.78%)
The current share price of Aluminium Extrusion Industries (ALEX) is N12.35. ALEX closed its last trading day (Friday, December 19, 2025) at N12.35 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 9.8% gain over its previous closing price of N11.25. Aluminium Extrusion Industries began the year with a share price of N7.15 and has since gained 72.7% on that price valuation, ranking it 61st on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance.
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Aluminium Extrusion Industries is the 105th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Sep 23 – Dec 19, 2025). ALEX has traded a total volume of 10.9 million shares—in 670 deals—valued at N99.9 million over the period, with an average of 172,949 traded shares per session. A volume high of 2.53 million was achieved on December 4th for the same period.
MECURE • 55.00 ▪ 0.00
The current share price of MeCure Industries (MECURE) is N55.00. MECURE closed its last trading day (Friday, December 19, 2025) at N55.00 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX). MeCure Industries began the year with a share price of N13.90 and has since gained 296% on that price valuation, ranking it 11th on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about MECURE knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 99% over the past four-week period alone—second best on NGX.
MeCure Industries is the 93rd most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Sep 23 – Dec 19, 2025). MECURE has traded a total volume of 27 million shares—in 4,139 deals—valued at N929 million over the period, with an average of 428,430 traded shares per session. A volume high of 4.18 million was achieved on November 12th, and a low of 1,811 on November 25th, for the same period.
FIRSTHOLDCO • 44.95 ▴ 2.30 (5.39%)
The current share price of First HoldCo Plc (FIRSTHOLDCO) is N44.95. FIRSTHOLDCO closed its last trading day (Friday, December 19, 2025) at N44.95 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 5.4% gain over its previous closing price of N42.65. First HoldCo began the year with a share price of N28.05 and has since gained 60.3% on that price valuation, ranking it 68th on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about FIRSTHOLDCO knowing the stock has accrued 47% over the past four-week period alone—seventh best on NGX.
First HoldCo is the fourth most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Sep 23 – Dec 19, 2025). FIRSTHOLDCO has traded a total volume of 1.73 billion shares—in 24,203 deals—valued at N59.3 billion over the period, with an average of 27.4 million traded shares per session. A volume high of 386 million was achieved on December 18th, and a low of 1.26 million on November 14th, for the same period.
By: Babajide Okeowo
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