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NSE Market Report 11 April 2025: Britam moves 15.1 Million Shares

3 weeks ago | tradingroom.co.ke | Felix Ochieng

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) concluded the week on a high note, with trading activity showing significant improvements compared to the previous session. A total of 30,684,100 shares were traded in 1,458 deals, generating a market turnover of KES 480,845,498.00. This represents an 86% increase in trading volume and a 53% rise in turnover, despite an 8% decline in the number of deals.
US Stock Market Sinks as Tariff Tensions Overshadow Economic Data

3 weeks ago | tradingroom.co.ke | Felix Ochieng

US stocks took a heavy blow on Thursday as investors reacted with alarm to the latest developments in President Donald Trump’s tariff standoff, which continues to roil global markets. Despite some recent gains, all three major U.S. stock market indices posted steep losses as escalating trade tensions overshadowed a wave of positive economic indicators and recent optimism over the U.S.-Europe trade dialogue. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 1,014.79 points, or 2.50%, to close at 39,593.66.
KRA eRITS System Set to Streamline Tax Compliance by Landlords

3 weeks ago | tradingroom.co.ke | Felix Ochieng

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on Thursday unveiled an Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) to foster voluntary compliance among landlords and property owners. The system built on KRA’s Enterprise Integration Platform Gava Connect is set to streamline compliance for the real estate sector from a technology perspective.
Stanbic Bank Launches Platform to Enhance Access to Chinese Markets

3 weeks ago | tradingroom.co.ke | Felix Ochieng

Stanbic Bank Kenya hosted the Chinese Economic Forum last Thursday, reaffirming its position as a key enabler of trade and investment between China and Africa, with a special focus on Kenya. The forum brought together business leaders and financial experts to discuss economic growth, global market hedging strategies, and innovative financial solutions that are driving the next phase of Sino-African relations.
Asia-Pacific Markets Reel as Trump's Tariffs Sparks Global Trade Fears

1 month ago | tradingroom.co.ke | Felix Ochieng

A wave of red swept across Asia-Pacific markets on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s aggressive new tariff regime sent shockwaves through the region’s economies. The sudden imposition of hefty reciprocal tariffs on over 180 countries, including key players in Asia, has ignited fears of a global trade war and triggered a flight to safe-haven assets.
S&P 500 Gains Despite Volatility as U.S Stocks Rebound Amid Tariff Uncertainty

1 month ago | tradingroom.co.ke | Felix Ochieng

The U.S. stock markets experienced a volatile session on Monday, with the S&P 500 managing to recover from earlier losses to close higher. Investors remained on edge as they anticipated President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff announcements, which are expected to target all trading partners. President Trump’s rhetoric over the weekend heightened concerns about the potential economic impact of the tariffs.
Safaricom Unveils Emerald Platform for Premium Customers

1 month ago | tradingroom.co.ke | Felix Ochieng

Safaricom has launched the Emerald Platform, a premium customer engagement platform designed to offer personalized services, exclusive rewards, and elevated care. The platform is exclusive and tailored to provide top-tier customers with unmatched benefits across Safaricom’s key products and services, including enhanced roaming services, E-SIM technology, seamless payments, and post-pay plans. Customers will also gain access to invitations to high-profile networking and lifestyle events.
HF Group Profits at KES 525 Million Posts Solid Growth in 2024

1 month ago | tradingroom.co.ke | Felix Ochieng

Listed local financial solutions provider, HF Group Plc has posted a full-year net profit growth of 35% from KES 388 million in FY2023 to KES 525 million in FY2024. The positive performance comes on the back of a sustained business transformation strategy that has seen the Group and all its operating subsidiaries post growth in profitability for the past three years.
Japan's Nikkei Decline as Asian Stocks Mixed on Global Uncertainities

1 month ago | tradingroom.co.ke | Felix Ochieng

Asian stock markets displayed mixed trends on Thursday as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on car imports, effective April 2. The announcement, coupled with confirmation of reciprocal tariffs throughout Trump’s second term, has raised concerns about potential retaliation and broader economic repercussions, including heightened currency market volatility.
NSE Market Report: 26 March 2025 - Liberty Holdings Jumps 24%

1 month ago | tradingroom.co.ke | Felix Ochieng

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) wrapped up today’s trading session with a mixed performance, reflecting balanced investor sentiment across the market despite sector-specific fluctuations. NSE Market Overview TodayThe session saw notable improvements in trading activity, with a total of 24,211,100 shares exchanged in 1,876 deals, corresponding to a market value of KES 325,964,159.00. This marked a 6% increase in volume and a 14% rise in deals compared to the previous trading day on March 25.