Athens Market Records New Lows
Greek banks were forced into severe losses on Monday, as uncertainty continues regarding the negotiations with the Troika, while scenarios for even larger haircut of Greek debt continue go around unabated.
The capitalization of National Bank fell below €2.5 billion (€2,466 million), with its share breaking August lows (€2.72). It finally ended at €2.58 with losses of 6.52%.
Similarly, most banks moved downwards, while Hellenic Postbank and Piraeus Bank ended with double-digit losses at session low. Across FTSE20, only Folli Follie, OPAP, Coca-Cola 3E and PPC closed on positive grounds.
Eurobank Equities expected the market to maintain its negative bias in anticipation of more clarity regarding the ongoing discussions with the Troika and the release of the next tranche, while Beta Securities spoke of limited interest and uncertainty in the market.
On the board, the General Index ended at 784.65 units, with losses of 1.67%, after it moved between profits and losses into ma margin of 29 units (or 3.6%). Intraday losses reached 2.54%.
Approximately 30.4 million units of total value €46.97 million traded on Monday, while a total amount of 100 shares declined, 40 rose and 137 remained unchanged.
Banks closed with losses of 6.27% at 443.48 units, slightly above session low.
Folli Follie and OPAP topped FTSE20 with profits of 2.81% and 2.5% respectively, while Coca-Cola 3E and PPC rose by 1.53% and 0.51% respectively. Marfin Popular Bank remained unchanged at €0.33.
On the other hand, Hellenic Postbank and Piraeus fell by 14.13% and 12%, while Alpha Bank and National Bank plunged by 8.46% and 6.52% respectively. Eurobank lost over 6%, while MIG, Mytilineos and Bank of Cyprus fell by 3.7%, 3.66% and 2.28% respectively. Jumbo posted losses of 2.77%, while losses of OTE and ELPE exceeded 2%.
(capital.gr)
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