Business News of Friday, 19 September 2025

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Market capitalisation hits GH¢154 billion

Benso Oil Palm leads gainers list on September 18, 2025 Benso Oil Palm leads gainers list on September 18, 2025

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued its slow run on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with the benchmark Composite Index (GSE-CI) climbing to 7,672.81 points.

This marks a year-to-date (YTD) gain of 56.96%.

Similarly, the Financial Stock Index (GSE-FSI) advanced to 3,566.05 points, recording a 49.78% return since the beginning of the year.

Total market capitalization rose to GH¢154 billion.

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Market activity, however, slowed with 764,492 shares changing hands, an 82.82% decline compared to the previous session.

The value of trades amounted to GH¢3,318,317.18.

Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) led the day’s gainers closing at GH¢37.78.

CAL Bank (CAL) dominated the activity with 324,329 shares valued at GH¢184,863.53.

Other actively traded equities included Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), SIC Insurance (SIC), MTN Ghana (MTNGH) and Republic Bank Ghana (RBGH).

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