The Athens Stock Exchange proceeded today (23/1) to further assimilate its gains, with sellers holding the reins for the second consecutive day.

Profit taking and market fatigue once again impacted the Greek market, while the German DAX continued to rise to new all-time highs, ignoring the potential negative effects of Donald Trump's policies. 

Specifically, in the fourth session of the week, the General Index recorded a subtle decline of -0.07% to 1,529.57 points, losing one point compared to Wednesday's close (1,530.68 points).

The arc of daily fluctuations was fixed at 10 points (from 1,526.78 to 1,536.04 points), with trading turnover soaring to 328 million euros due to the large packages in Eurobank, which exceeded 186 million euros in value.

These were prearranged transactions, which involved 2.2% of the main shareholder, namely Canada's Fairfax. The sale price was set at EUR 2,33 (a small discount), the sale being decided on the basis of the mandatory technical adjustment of the shareholding in the bank.

The banking index, which yesterday recorded its worst session since August, managed to recover—albeit marginally—the positive sign, closing +0.25% and 1,392 points.

Piraeus shares rose +1.27% and 4.314 euros, G shares followed at +0.12% and 8.35 euros, Eurobank shares traded -0.08% and 2.39 euros, while Alpha shares fell -0.12% and 1.716 euros.

In the high-cap index (-0.02% and 3,718 points), OTE shares retreated -1.4% and 14.6 euros, while Aegean shares plunged 2.6%, correcting after +9% in the previous two days. Motor Oil, Jumbo and Helleniq Energy lost 0.9%, 1.0% and 1.3%, respectively. On the other hand, Sarantis' shares soared +4.20% and 11.4 euros, climbing to their highest levels since last July. At the same time, PPC's shares gained +1.2% and 12.86 euros.