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BRVM benchmark index gains marginally on muted large-cap stocks

Daba Finance/BRVM benchmark index gain marginally on muted large-cap stocks
AFRICAN STOCKS AND FINANCEMarch 3, 2024 at 10:19 AM UTC

TLDR

  • The final trading session of the week saw a market contraction of 0.45%, impacting major stocks like Orange CI (+0.41%) and Sonatel (+0.06%).
  • The BRVM Composite index fell to 212.54 points, with the BRVM 30 and BRVM Prestige indices also declining by 0.49% and 0.59%, respectively.
  • Shares of ETI experienced the session's biggest drop at 5.56%, with Uniwax, Oragroup, and Filtisac also witnessing significant declines.

The final trading session of the week on the BRVM concluded on a negative note, with only 4 stocks witnessing gains while around 20 experienced declines. Despite the presence of major capitalizations like Orange CI (+0.41% to 10,995 FCFA) and Sonatel (+0.06% to 17,900 FCFA) among the top performers, they were unable to bolster the market, which contracted by 0.45%, causing the BRVM Composite index to fall to 212.54 points but gained 0.03% week-on-week.

In line with this downward trend, both the BRVM 30 and BRVM Prestige indices depreciated, decreasing by 0.49% to 107 points and 0.59% to 99.07 points, respectively. The session's poorest performance was recorded by the ETI share, which declined by 5.56% to 17 FCFA.

Following ETI, Uniwax (-4.72% at 505 FCFA), Oragroup (-4.35% at 2,200 FCFA), and Filtisac (-4.28% at 1,900 FCFA) also experienced significant declines. Total transaction volume amounted to 565.35 million FCFA, with Sonatel shares contributing to more than two-thirds of this figure, recording transactions worth 379.37 million FCFA.

Key Takeaways

For investors in the BRVM, recent market movement signals caution. While stocks like Orange CI and Sonatel show resilience, overall market decline suggests a challenging environment. Investors should scrutinize stocks for potential value, considering stable performers amidst volatility. Sonatel remains a notable choice, given its consistent performance. However, caution is warranted with stocks like ETI, Uniwax, Oragroup, and Filtisac, exhibiting significant declines. Diversification and thorough research are key strategies, along with monitoring market trends and company fundamentals for informed decision-making amid the BRVM's current fluctuations.

Orange CI
Sonatel
BRVM Composite
BRVM
ETI
Uniwax
Oragroup
Filtisac

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