[InTime News]
An early decline swung into an advance for the benchmark of the Greek stock market on Tuesday, with Public Power Corporation listing its new shares after the recent capital increase, accounting for a third of the day’s turnover. The main index climbed to highs unseen since mid-February, shaking off concerns seen in other eurozone markets and the military action in Iran, to complete five consecutive days of growth.
The Euronext Athens (ATHEX) general index closed at 2,347.55 points, adding 1.24% to Monday’s 2,318.73 points. The large-cap FTSE-25 index expanded 1.28%, ending at 5,958.23 points.
The banks index improved 1.69%, as National earned 2.25%, Alpha grabbed 2.21%, Piraeus collected 1.76%, Bank of Cyprus augmented 1.09% and Eurobank climbed 0.93%. Allwyn rose 4.11%, Metlen advanced 2.86%, Viohalco obtained 2.81% and PPC grew 1.32%.
In total 64 stocks secured gains, 46 endured losses and 15 remained unchanged.
