The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) closed Wednesday’s trading session on a positive note, with the All Share Index (LASI) rising by 0.09 percent to settle at 26,364.66 points, supported by gains in a handful of counters.
A total of 487 trades were recorded in Kwacha-denominated equities, with 49,627 shares changing hands, generating a market turnover of K590,720.03.
Price movements were mixed across the market. DC Zambia (DCZM) led the gainers, advancing K1.12, while Zambia Breweries (ZABR) added K0.26 and Zambia Sugar (ZSUG) gained K0.12. On the downside, National Breweries (NATB) slipped K0.04, while Puma Energy Zambia (PUMA) shed K0.09.
Active trading was also recorded in counters including CECZ, ZNCO, ZMBF, BATZ, CHIL, SCBL, ATEL, AECI, BATA, SHOP, ZCCM, ZFCO and ZMFA, alongside quoted-tier securities CCAF and PMDZ, indicating broad participation across the market.
In the dollar-denominated segment, the listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) recorded a single trade involving 27,656 units, with a total value of US$2,489.04.
At the close of trading, total market capitalization stood at K332.9 billion, or K142.8 billion excluding Shoprite Holdings, underscoring the continued influence of large-cap stocks on overall market valuation.
The session reflected steady investor interest, with selective buying supporting the modest upward movement in the benchmark index.
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