The Athens Stock Exchange is showing small gains in today's session, with buyers showing a first reaction after yesterday's extensive losses.

Nevertheless, the Greek market does not seem willing to leave behind the familiar narrow boundaries of the last several weeks, remaining trapped in a state of peculiar hostage-taking.

And all this while the listed companies maintain attractive valuations (significant discount compared to abroad), which is expected to be confirmed by the 9-month financial results.

Specifically, in the 3rd session of the week, the General Index shows a controlled increase of 0.31% and stands at 1,419.01 points, gaining about 4.5 points compared to Tuesday's close (1,414.65 points).

The arc of the daily fluctuations extends to less than two points (1,418.39 to 1,419.95 points), with the turnover of the trading volume hovering around 3 million in the first 10 minutes. 

The banking index, in the wake of yesterday's dip (-2.2%), "pulls out" a technical reaction to +0.29% and what 1,201 points. However, the picture is not convincing, with the distance from this year's highs remaining in double digits.

The share of ΝΒG is up +0.46% and 7.41 euros, the share of Alpha follows at +0.34% and 1.471 euros, the share of Piraeus is trading at +0.21% and 3.738 euros, while the share of Eurobank is unchanged at 1.95 euros.

In the large-cap index (+0.37% and 3,444 points), Cenergy's shares expand +1.3% to €8.7, in an attempt to recover €9. Viohalco, Sarantis (announced 9-month figures) and ELVALHALKOR rise +1% to +1.5%, with PPC, Aegean, and Metlen following at +0.8%. On the flip side, EYDAP shares retreat to -1.2% and EUR 5.5, while Motor Oil shares follow at -0.7% and EUR 20.5 (22-month low).

As for the mid-cap index (+0.17% and 2,297 points), Profile shares stand out at +3.6% and 5.3 euros, approaching recent all-time highs. Intralot's shares are also up 1.5%, where Intracom continues to increase its position. On the other hand, Intrakat's share slides -1.1% and 4.5 euros, close to yearly lows. Special mention should be made of Attica Bank, where with a turnover of just 658 euros it climbs back to 7 euros, which translates into a valuation of 11.3 billion euros.