EU Expectations Push ASE Ahead
 
                         Greek  Stocks move in positive territory on Friday, as the domestic market  differentiates its course from the downward trend of European indices,  finding support on Angela Merkel’s recent statements.
Athens market, which  focuses on the European Summit today, welcomed the  German Chancellor’s statements, as she appeared supportive to the  strengthening of European rescue fund under certain conditions. 
Analysts note that only European developments can provide any positive  catalyst to reverse the negative sentiment since Alpha Bank rejected the  National Bank’s proposal for a friendly merger. 
However, the sentiment was noticeably improved after the announcement of  the Greek Debt Management Agency that the country will skip the auction  of 3-month treasury bills on March 15, because its cash balance is  adequate.  
Moreover, the statement of Eurogroup’s head, Jean- Claude Juncker, who  expressed his confidence in Greece’s solvency, also contributed to the  positive sentiment.  
Across the board, the General Index is at 1572.38 units, up 1.78% in an  average turnover of EUR 42mn. A total of 90 shares rise, 32 decline and  57 remain unchanged.
Banks soar, currently  at 1333.84, up 4.18%. Proton Bank and Hellenic  Postbank climb by 5.41% and 4.91% respectively, while Alpha Bank and  National Bank gain 4.66% and 4.3% respectively.
(capital.gr)
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La Borsa di Atene ha registrato positivamente l'annullo dell'Asta dei Trimestrali, in quanto giudicato adeguato il saldo di cassa.
Continua, intanto, a crescere l'indice ASE: 1582 punti + 2,46%.
Spread sempre stabili intorno a 965 pb.