44 h. ago Stanchart announces GH¢0.0512 per share for all dividends to preference shareholders

Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has announced a dividend of GH¢0.0512 per share for all preference shareholders. This is in respect of the dividend payment for the period of six months up to September 2025. According to a circular from the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), all shareholders registered in the books of SCB at the close […]

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47 h. ago Cocoa Processing Company Stock Surges Despite Financial Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-processing-company-stock-surges-despite-financial-struggles/Ghana’s Cocoa Processing Company recorded a dramatic 50 percent share price surge in August, breaking four years of market dormancy despite persistent operational challenges that continue to plague the state-owned processor. The rally lifted CPC shares from GH¢0.20 to GH¢0.30, making it the Ghana Stock Exchange’s top performer for the month and among the year’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-processing-company-stock-surges-despite-financial-struggles/

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3 d. ago Agricultural Development Bank Shares Remain Flat as Board Changes Loom

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-shares-remain-flat-as-board-changes-loom/Agricultural Development Bank shares traded unchanged at GH¢5.06 on the Ghana Stock Exchange Tuesday, with no trading activity recorded during the session. The bank’s market capitalization stands at GH¢8.36 billion despite the quiet trading day. The lack of trading volume comes ahead of significant corporate governance changes at the state-controlled lender. ADB will hold its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-shares-remain-flat-as-board-changes-loom/

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4 d. ago Ghana Capital Market Regulators Launch Public Education Campaign

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-capital-market-regulators-launch-public-education-campaign/Ghana’s financial market regulators are launching a month-long public education initiative to demystify capital markets and promote investor awareness. The Ghana Stock Exchange, Ghana Securities Industry Association, and Securities and Exchange Commission have partnered with Joy FM to broadcast weekly sessions throughout September. The programme, titled “Time with the Capital Market,” will air every Wednesday […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-capital-market-regulators-launch-public-education-campaign/

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4 d. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Posts Strong Trading Volume Despite Index Decline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-posts-strong-trading-volume-despite-index-decline/Ghana’s stock market ended August with robust trading activity even as the main index retreated, highlighting investor interest in select sectors amid cautious profit-taking across the broader market. The Ghana Stock Exchange saw more than 2.1 million shares worth GH¢15.5 million change hands during the final week of August. Trading started slowly on Monday with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-posts-strong-trading-volume-despite-index-decline/

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8 d. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Records Modest Gains Amid Concentrated Trading

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-records-modest-gains-amid-concentrated-trading/The Ghana Stock Exchange closed Thursday’s session with marginal gains as trading activity remained concentrated in a handful of securities, with the NewGold ETF leading both value and price movements. The GSE Composite Index edged up 1.06 points to settle at 7,340.08, maintaining its modest year-to-date gain of 0.50%. Total trading volume reached 283,272 shares […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-records-modest-gains-amid-concentrated-trading/

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9 d. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Posts Marginal Gains in Wednesday Trading

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-posts-marginal-gains-in-wednesday-trading/The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded modest gains across its main indices during Wednesday’s trading session, with telecommunications and financial stocks driving market activity. The GSE Composite Index rose 3.26 points to close at 7,339.02 points. The GSE Financial Stocks Index performed slightly better, gaining 4.57 points to end the session at 3,410.46 points. This uptick […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-posts-marginal-gains-in-wednesday-trading/

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1 week ago GSE calls on journalists to ‘demystify corporate disclosures’ as market records strong growth

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has urged financial and economic journalists to go beyond reporting raw data and instead "demystify corporate disclosures" to tell powerful, impactful stories that empower investors.

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1 week ago Ghana Stock Exchange Pushes Journalists to Combat Youth Betting Culture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-pushes-journalists-to-combat-youth-betting-culture/Financial reporters across Ghana received a wake-up call this week. The Ghana Stock Exchange wants them to become storytellers, not just number crunchers. At a workshop with the Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists, the message was clear: your pen can steer young people away from betting shops and toward real investment. The session wasn’t […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-pushes-journalists-to-combat-youth-betting-culture/

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1 week ago Stock Exchange Trains Journalists on Corporate Disclosure Stories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stock-exchange-trains-journalists-on-corporate-disclosure-stories/Ghana Stock Exchange officials emphasized the critical role of media partnerships in strengthening capital markets during a specialized training program for financial journalists yesterday. The session, conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists[IFEJ], focused on helping reporters better interpret and communicate corporate announcements to the investing public. Exchange leadership highlighted how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stock-exchange-trains-journalists-on-corporate-disclosure-stories/

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2 w. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Sees Strong Trading Activity Led by MTN Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-sees-strong-trading-activity-led-by-mtn-ghana/Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange reached notable levels during Thursday’s session, with over 8 million shares changing hands valued at approximately GH¢31.2 million. The market showed positive momentum as the GSE Composite Index gained 32.89 points to close at 7336.70. MTN Ghana emerged as the session’s most actively traded stock, accounting for the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-sees-strong-trading-activity-led-by-mtn-ghana/

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2 w. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Inches Up as Financial Stocks Lead Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-inches-up-as-financial-stocks-lead-gains/Ghana’s equities market edged higher on Monday, with the benchmark GSE Composite Index rising 3.44 points to close at 7,416.03. Financial stocks drove the momentum, lifting the GSE Financial Stocks Index by 4.82 points to 3,420.93. The uptick marked a cautious start to the week as investors navigated mixed trading activity across sectors. Scancom PLC […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-inches-up-as-financial-stocks-lead-gains/

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3 w. ago GSE recorded 71% growth in shares traded in 2024; market capitalization hits GH₵111bn

Meanwhile, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) emerged as the top-performing market in Africa in 2024. The report said the market started the year on an upswing, evidenced by the impressive gain of 326 points in the Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index (GSE-CI) to end the first quarter with a return of 12.0%.

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3 w. ago Ghana Stock Market Rises as Indices Gain on Trading Activity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-market-rises-as-indices-gain-on-trading-activity/The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) saw its benchmark indices climb in Monday’s trading session, extending gains from the previous week. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) rose by 25.53 points to close at 7411.94, while the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) added 5.91 points to settle at 3414.69. This uptick builds on a year-to-date growth of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-market-rises-as-indices-gain-on-trading-activity/

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3 w. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Tops GH¢150 Billion in Market Milestone

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-tops-gh%c2%a2150-billion-in-market-milestone/Investors are celebrating a landmark week as the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) surged past GH¢150 billion in total market capitalization for the first time this year. The breakthrough caps a robust five-day rally that saw the GSE Composite Index leap 5.43% to 7,386.41 points—extending its year-to-date gain to an impressive 51.10%. While financial stocks dipped […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-tops-gh%c2%a2150-billion-in-market-milestone/

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4 w. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Rebounds as Composite Index Gains 63 Points

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-rebounds-as-composite-index-gains-63-points/Accra witnessed a bullish trading session Friday as the GSE Composite Index climbed 0.86% to close at 7,386.41 points, extending weekly gains despite financial stocks dipping marginally. Total market turnover hit GH¢11.26 million, dominated by equities like MTN Ghana (MTNGH) and Societe Generale (SOGEGH), which accounted for over 80% of traded value. The NewGold ETF […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-rebounds-as-composite-index-gains-63-points/

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4 w. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Hits Record High as Banking and Telecom Stocks Lead Rally

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-hits-record-high-as-banking-and-telecom-stocks-lead-rally/The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Composite Index surged to an unprecedented 7,323.35 points during Thursday’s trading session, marking its strongest performance this year. This represents a substantial single-day gain of 161.15 points from Wednesday’s close of 7,162.20 points. Year-to-date growth now stands at 0.50%, reflecting sustained investor confidence despite broader economic headwinds across the region. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-hits-record-high-as-banking-and-telecom-stocks-lead-rally/

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4 w. ago Ecobank Sells Mozambique Unit to Malawi’s FDH Bank in Strategic Shift

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecobank-sells-mozambique-unit-to-malawis-fdh-bank-in-strategic-shift/Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has agreed to divest its stake in Ecobank Mozambique S.A. to Malawi-based FDH Bank PLC, restructuring its African operations while maintaining regional connectivity. The transaction, announced Monday, transfers ownership of the four-branch Mozambican commercial bank without disrupting operations, assets, or employees. FDH Bank, listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange, will fully […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecobank-sells-mozambique-unit-to-malawis-fdh-bank-in-strategic-shift/

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