Ghana’s benchmark equity index extended gains on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, even as trading activity slumped to its lowest level in recent weeks.

The GSE Composite Index rose 0.42% to close at 7,443.29 points, lifting its year-to-date return to 52.26%.

Market capitalisation increased to GH¢151.46 billion, supported by gains in GCB Bank, MTN Ghana, and Fan Milk.

Turnover plunged 93.6% from the previous session to GH¢2.20 million, with volumes also down 93.2% to 589,225 shares.

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CAL Bank led trading with 228,091 shares, followed by MTN Ghana with 219,189 shares worth GH¢870,845.

Top losers included CAL Bank, down 1.92% to GH¢0.51, and Unilever Ghana, which fell 0.44% to GH¢20.40.

The GSE Financial Stock Index was little changed at 3,414.31 points, maintaining a 43.41% gain for the year.

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