Investors gained N2 trillion as equity capitalisation inches closer to the N100 trillion-mark last week.
The All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 1.92% to close the week at 156,492.36 from the
153 ,539.83 recorded the previous week.
The market performance was aided by a strong showing from stocks like Aluminium Extrusion Ind Plc, Austin Laz and Company Plc, and Eunisell Interlinked Plc, which performed credibly to secure their places among 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.
AUSTINLAZ • 4.67 ▴ 0.42 (9.88%)
The current share price of Austin Laz & Company (AUSTINLAZ) is N4.67. AUSTINLAZ closed its last trading day (Friday, January 2, 2026) at N4.67 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 9.9% gain over its previous closing price of N4.25. Austin Laz began the year with a share price of N4.25 and has since gained 9.88% on that price valuation, ranking it sixth on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about AUSTINLAZ knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 98% over the past four-week period alone—fourth best on NGX.
Austin Laz & Company is the 75th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Oct 3, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026). AUSTINLAZ has traded a total volume of 65.9 million shares—in 2,563 deals—valued at N235 million over the period, with an average of 1.05 million traded shares per session. A volume high of 12.2 million was achieved on December 31st, and a low of 402 on November 5th, for the same period.
ALEX • 23.80 ▴ 2.15 (9.93%)
The current share price of Aluminium Extrusion Industries (ALEX) is N23.80. ALEX closed its last trading day (Friday, January 2, 2026) at N23.80 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 9.9% gain over its previous closing price of N21.65. Aluminium Extrusion Industries began the year with a share price of N21.65 and has since gained 9.93% on that price valuation, ranking it fifth on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about ALEX knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 233% over the past four-week period alone—best on NGX.
Aluminium Extrusion Industries is the 85th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Oct 3, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026). ALEX has traded a total volume of 47.1 million shares—in 2,459 deals—valued at N735 million over the period, with an average of 747,161 traded shares per session. A volume high of 9.06 million was achieved on December 30th for the same period.
EUNISELL • 126.00 ▴ 11.00 (9.57%)
The current share price of Eunisell Interlinked Plc (EUNISELL) is N126.00. EUNISELL closed its last trading day (Friday, January 2, 2026) at N126.00 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 9.6% gain over its previous closing price of N115.00. Eunisell Interlinked began the year with a share price of N115.00 and has since gained 9.57% on that price valuation, ranking it 12th on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about EUNISELL knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 56% over the past four-week period alone—ninth best on NGX.
Eunisell Interlinked is the 89th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Oct 3, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026). EUNISELL has traded a total volume of 37.7 million shares—in 8,506 deals—valued at N2.65 billion over the period, with an average of 597,942 traded shares per session. A volume high of 2.94 million was achieved on October 28th, and a low of 27,505 on October 15th, for the same period.
By: Babajide Okeowo
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