September 30, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market opened on Tuesday, September 30, with the NGX ASI standing at 142,377.56 points and appreciated by 0.23% to 142,710.48 points. The market capitalisation opened at 90.1 trillion, appreciated by 0.52% and closed the day at 90.58 trillion. The overall market closed positive, but breadth remained weak as losers outnumbered gainers. Meanwhile, financials and consumer goods like Wemabank, Custodian, and Champion Breweries came under profit-taking pressure, which explains the negative breadth. Strength in energy stocks may keep the ASI elevated, while continued profit-taking in banking and consumer names could dampen overall breadth.