Greek Banks Move Higher After 14-Year Low
Greek banks emerge from 14-year lows, recorded yesterday, posting early gains of 3% on Thursday.
Piraeus Bank, Eurobank and Alpha Bank rise by more than 3%, while Bank of Cyprus and National Bank also move upwards by more than 2%.
The turnover seems to recover from the depreciating levels of recent sessions, while the General Index regains 1,400 levels, moving up by 0.86%.
Pegasus Securities comments that yesterday’s move was very discouraging, “not only as it indicated that supply remains significant even at current, extremely underpriced levels, but, more importantly, as it was not accompanied by significant domestic newswire related to potential downgrades or (banking sector) share capital increases following the conclusion of the session”.
Scepticism remains as to how the General Index’s negative momentum could reverse, as investors seem willing to reduce positions in the Greek market, while foreign exchanges remain strong, adds Pegasus.
Across the board, the General Index moves upwards by 0.51%, at 1,407.21 on an average turnover of €54m, moving into a margin of 18.5 units. A total amount of 54 shares rise, 50 decline and 44 remain unchanged.
Banks rise by 2.35% at 1,046.18. Piraeus Bank, Alpha Bank and Eurobank gain 3.88%, 3.39% and 3.33% respectively, while National Bank, Allica Bank, Atebank and Bank of Cyprus rise by 2.57%, 2.47%, 2.27% and 2.12% respectively.
Motor Oil, PPC, Mytilineos and MIG move upwards by 1.83%, 1.67%, 1.57% and 1.47% respectively, while Jumbo and Ellaktor post profits of 0.77% and 0.68% respectively.
(capital.gr)