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Best-performing Nigerian stocks for the week ended November 6

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) lost N3.52 trillion in equity market capitalisation in the week ended November 6, 2026, as the All-Share Index fell 2.13% to 248,877.22 points, with Honeywell Flour Mills and Transcorp Power leading a thin group of gainers. The post Best-performing Nigerian stocks for the week ended November 6 appeared first on Nairametrics .

In the week ending November 6, 2026, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) saw a decline in equity market capitalisation of N3.52 trillion, as the All-Share Index (ASI) fell 2.13% to 248,877.22 points. Honeywell Flour Mills and Transcorp Power were among a small group of stocks that gained during the week. Honeywell Flour Mills led the gainers with a 30.82% increase, bringing its price to N29.50 from N22.55.

Transcorp Power also saw a 23.37% rise, closing at N219.60 from N178.00. E-Tranzact International and Dangote Cement also posted gains, each increasing by 14.42% and 5.56% respectively. However, other companies like First HoldCo, Guinness Nigeria, and Unilever Nigeria experienced declines. The year-to-date (YTD) return of the market moderated to 59.93%, and market breadth remained negative, with more stocks declining than gaining.

The Insurance Index saw a significant year-to-date loss of -13.67%, while the Consumer Goods sector declined by 0.46%. Overall, the week saw a broad-based pullback, with only a few mid- and small-cap stocks showing gains. Investors are observing whether interest returns to the large-cap stocks as the year-end trading period approaches.

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