The benchmark of the Greek stock market continued its ascent for a fourth straight day, climbing on Tuesday to another 16.5-year high, as the closing auctions consolidated the unsteady rise registered during most of the session at Athinon Avenue. Confirmation of the upcoming reopening of the Strait of Hormuz keeps unleashing the forces of price growth; besides the rise that banks and construction companies recorded, the day’s turnover remained on high levels.
The Euronext Athens (ATHEX) general index closed at 2,475.32 points, adding 0.52% to Monday’s 2,462.63 points. The large-cap FTSE-25 index expanded 0.50%, ending at 6,302.32 points.
The banks index improved 1.14%, as Eurobank grew 2.07%, Piraeus augmented 1.11%, Alpha earned 1.07% and National climbed 0.88%. Aktor Holdings stood out with its 12.56% jump, and Viohalco conceded 2.24%.
In total, 59 stocks secured gains, 52 endured losses and 16 remained unchanged.
Turnover amounted to €346.6 million, down from Monday’s €372.8 million.
