The Athens Stock Exchange is trying for its 4th consecutive upward session today (5/12), with investors making selective investments.

The Greek market, counting +3% gains since the beginning of the week, seems to be regaining its pace, having as its main vehicle the bank stocks, which are the big "protagonists" of the period.

Specifically, in the 4th session of the week, the General Index recorded a cautious increase of 0.33% to 1,441.43 points, gaining 4.5 points compared to Wednesday's close (1,436.79 points).

The banking index remains in focus as it is up +0.6% at 1,252 points, continuing to trim the distance from this year's highs of 1,354 points.

NBG's share is up +1.19% and 7.286 euros, Piraeus' share follows at +0.26% and 3.79 euros, Eurobank's share trades +0.14% and 2.202 euros, while Alpha's share rises +0.13% and 1.575 euros.

In the high-cap index (+0.31% and 3,501 points), Titan Cement's shares increase by 0.7% and reach again 40 euros, i.e. recent record levels. At the same time, the Autohellas share gains 1.5%, while the shares of Lamda, Metlen and OTE increase by up to 0.8%. On the opposite side, Jumbo's share is limited to -1% and 25.6 euros. ELVALHALKOR, Ellaktor and EVDAP follow up to -0.8%.

As for the mid-cap index (+0.37% and 2,281 points), Kri Kri shares stand out at +1.33% and 15.2 euros, climbing to a new all-time high and taking another step towards the 500 million euro valuation. Profile, Trade Estates and Lavipharm rise by up to 0.9%. On the other hand, shares of Plastic Thrace lose 0.9%. Special mention should be made of Attika Bank, which soars +4% and EUR 0.61, continuing yesterday's +10% gain.