For the second consecutive day, the Athens Stock Exchange continues to assimilate its gains, while sellers have a marginal lead in the “battle” to control the advance.

However, the important thing is that the Greek market remains above the psychological threshold of 1,500 points, which is the highest level in the last 14 years (since April 2011), confirming the positive trend of the first days of 2025.

Specifically, in the third session of the current week, the General Index declines slightly by -0.22% to 1,503.19 points, down 3.5 points from Wednesday's close (1,506.48 points).

The arc of daily fluctuations extends over three points (from 1,502.64 to 1,505.57 points), with the turnover of transactions ranging at 3 million in the first 15 minutes.

The banking index, which is already up at least 5.2% through 2025, is rushing to digest the gains, ending up -0.38% at 1,348 points.

Alpha shares are limited to -0.55% and EUR 1.7175, Eurobank shares retreat to -0.55% and EUR 2.333, National Bank shares trade at -0.15% and EUR 7.902, while Piraeus shares are almost unchanged at EUR 4.1.

In the high-cap index (-0.15% and 3,667 points), Jumbo and GEK TERNA shares lose 0.5% each, with Hellaktor shares retreating slightly to -0.4% and 2.2 euros. On the flip side, Titan Cement shares gain 1% and return to a record high of EUR 40, while Viohalco shares rise 0.3% to EUR 5.9.

As for the mid-cap index (-0.06% and 2,417 points), Kri Kri's shares correct from yesterday's records, falling 1.2%. Ideal shares are also down 1.4%. On the other hand, Fourlis shares expand by 1.1% and approach the 4 euro mark.

Overall on the stock exchange board, 33 shares move up, 40 shares decline, while 18 shares remain unchanged. The market capitalisation stands at EUR 105,7 billion.