Stock Market
4 LAS News stories tagged “Stock Market”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
IMF warns central banks to brace for AI slowdown as tech stocks plunge worldwide
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said a slowdown in AI‑driven growth could complicate inflation fights, after a sharp sell‑off in technology shares triggered by fears of US Democratic regulation of AI and data‑centre projects.
LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 16:45 WAT · 2 sources
Airtel Africa sets N1,347.44/$ rate for N41.77 per share interim dividend
Airtel Africa has fixed the exchange rate for its interim dividend, resulting in a payout of approximately N41.77 per share for Nigerian Exchange holders. The payment is scheduled for December 11, 2026.
LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 06:46 WAT · 1 source
Nigerian stock market rebounds, adding N411bn in market capitalisation as buying interest lifts key stocks
The NGX All‑Share Index rose 0.26% to 245,911 points on Tuesday, expanding market capitalisation by roughly N411 billion as investors renewed demand for HBM Nigeria and other large‑cap shares.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 02:15 WAT · 2 sources
Six Flags suspends nine rides after fatal Georgia coaster crash, stock drops sharply
A man died and several others were injured when he fell from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting the chain to close nine similar attractions across six parks and causing its shares to fall more than 14% on Tuesday.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources