The substantial contribution of GEK TERNA Group to the national economy and the Greek society was once again highlighted through a study "Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) for the period 2022-2023".

Shares ended lower on Wednesday, in high volatility with the general index visiting both territories. Volumes were light.

Greece posts a primary budget surplus of 6.0 billion euros in the first nine months of the year, against the budget target of 2.4 billion euros in surplus. VAT, personal income tax and ENFIA property tax exceed targets

Bank credit to Greece’s private sector increased to 2.1% in September from 0.9% in the previous month, central bank data showed. Credit to households was positive by 34 million euros.

Private sector bank deposits rise further in September, boosted by both corporate and households’ savings, amounting 191.7b euros

Greece raises 812.5 million euros through the offering of 26-week Treasury bills which yielded 3.92% slightly up from 3.90% in the previous similar sale in September.

Shares in Athens fall slightly at midday in range-bound trade. Investors are assessing the next step of the banking sector following Alpha's mega-deal with Unicredit.

Third quarter profits rise 28% y-o-y to 27.1 million euros. EBITDA is up 26%, while revenues increase 18% to 62.3 million euros.

Ex-interim dividend date is set on December 18, while the first day of payment of the dividend is set on December 22.

Stocks in Athens are flat in early trade, taking a breather after Alpha’s hectic rally on the back of the mega-deal with Unicredit which sent the borader market sharply higher.