Stock prices closed higher in today’s session at the Athens Stock Exchange, with the market returning to the levels of 1,050 units, but with the turnover falling to lower levels.
From the high capitalization on the Athens Stock Exchange, the shares of Ellactor, OPAP and Titan outperformed. The General Price Index closed at 1,052.43 points, marking an increase of 0.71%.
The value of transactions amounted to 67.84 million euros, while 21,851,517 shares were traded. The large-cap index gained 0.75%, while the mid-cap index gained 1.03%.
Of the high capitalization shares, the biggest increase was recorded by the shares of Ellactor (+5.96%), OPAP (+3.06%), Titan (+2.24%) and Motor Oil (+1, 96%).
On the contrary, the largest decline was recorded by the shares of ELPE (-2.09%), Lamda Development (-0.95%) and Eurobank (-0.63%).
Of the individual indices, the biggest rise was recorded by the Travel (+2.93%) and Construction (+1.90%) indices, while the biggest losses were recorded by the Real Estate (-0.68%) and Insurance (-0.55%).
The largest volume of transactions was presented by Alpha Bank and Eurobank, trading 7,313,276 and 3,275,053 shares, respectively.
Alpha Bank with 8.53 million euros and National Bank with 8.04 million euros recorded the highest value of transactions. 64 shares moved up, 27 fell and 28 remained stable.
The biggest increase was recorded by the shares: Bitros +9.43% and SIDMA +9.17%. The biggest drop was registered by the shares: Agrotikos Oikos Spyros -13.64% and Evrofarma -3.68%.
The stocks in the large cap index closed as follows:
TITAN: 14.6200 +2.24%
ADMIE: 1.7760 +1.49%
ALPHA BANK: 1.1600 unchanged
AEGEAN AIRLINES: 7,1900 +1,55%
VIOHALCO: 4,2150 -0,35%
GEK TERNA: 11.3200 +0.71%
PPC: 7.8700 +0.90%
COCA COLA HBC:24,7900 -0,24%
ELLAKTOR: 2.1350 +5.96%
ELPE: 7.5000 -2.09%
ELVALHALCOR: 1,6120 +0,88%
NATIONAL: 4.6260 +1.67%
EYDAP:6.7000 +1.06%
EUROBANK: 1.2620 -0.63%
STOCK QUEST: 4.9700 +0.51%
LAMDA DEVELOPMENT: 5,7650 -0,95%
MOTOR OIL:22,8600 +1,96%
JUMBO: 19,5000 +1,04%
MYTILINEOS: 25.3400 +1.36%
PPA: 19.3600 +1.47%
OPAP: 15.1500 +3.06%
OTE: 13.3100 -0.08%
PIRAEUS: 1.9825 -0.33%
SARANTIS: 6.6200 +0.15%
TERNA ENERGY: 18.9000 +0.96%
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**Interview with Financial Analyst Maria Papadopoulos on Today’s Athens Stock Exchange Performance**
**Editor:** Welcome, Maria! Thanks for joining us today to discuss the latest happenings at the Athens Stock Exchange.
**Maria Papadopoulos:** Thank you for having me!
**Editor:** Stock prices closed higher today, with the General Price Index reaching 1,052.43 points. What do you think drove this positive outcome?
**Maria:** The increase can be attributed to strong performances from high-cap stocks like Ellactor, OPAP, and Titan, which often set the tone for the market. Investors appear optimistic about these companies, contributing to a broad-based market uptick despite lower turnover.
**Editor:** Speaking of turnover, it’s interesting to note that the value of transactions fell to €67.84 million. How do you interpret this decline in trading volume?
**Maria:** A drop in turnover can indicate a few things. It might suggest that investors are being more selective, focusing on certain stocks rather than trading more widely. It could also reflect some apprehension in the market as investors recalibrate their positions.
**Editor:** The large-cap and mid-cap indexes both posted gains—0.75% and 1.03%, respectively. How significant are these figures?
**Maria:** These gains are quite notable, especially in the context of the overall market. They reflect investor confidence in both large and mid-sized companies, which is a healthy sign for broader economic activity. It indicates that market participants are looking beyond immediate challenges and are betting on future growth.
**Editor:** Which stocks do you think are worth keeping an eye on moving forward?
**Maria:** Definitely watch Ellactor, OPAP, and Titan. They’ve shown resilience and performance today that could influence market sentiment in the coming days. Additionally, if we see consistent buying patterns, it might signal a larger trend developing in these sectors.
**Editor:** Thanks for your insights, Maria! It’s always a pleasure to have your expertise on these discussions.
**Maria:** Thank you! I’m happy to share my thoughts.
