The Athens Stock Exchange is down today (24/5), with investors trying to consolidate part of this year's gains, which still exceed +14%.

More specifically, in today's session, the General Index is down a controlled 0.78% to 1,470.15 points, losing 11.5 points compared to Thursday's close (1,481.65 points).

The arc of daily fluctuations extends to six points (from 1,469.72 to 1,475.23 points), with a turnover of 31 million euros, of which 2.1 million euros are pre-agreed packages.

On the board, banks are now suffering the most intense turbulence, with Alpha and Eurobank losing around 1.5%. Viohalco and Cenergy, after recent highs, are retracing around 2%, while Motor Oil is correcting from a record high of 28.5 euros.

The banking index continues its retracement from recent 8-year highs, resulting in -1.12% and 1,291 points. Alpha Bank shares retreat -1.67% and EUR 1,683, Eurobank shares slide -1.39% and EUR 2,063, National Bank shares trade -0.84% and EUR 8.24, while Piraeus shares follow at -0.72% and EUR 3,731.

In the high-cap index (-0.78% and 3,561 points), Motor Oil's shares are correcting from historic highs, as it shrinks to -2.3% and 27.9 euros. Viohalco - Cenergy shares also show losses of 2%, while Aegean shares fall 0.7% following the first quarter results. Mytilineos' shares fall below 37 euros, down 1%. EYDAP, Hellaktor, GEK Terna, Titan Cement and Jumbo all retract by 1%. On the other hand, OPAP strengthens to +1% and 15.1 euros.