The Greek stock market is steadily maintaining its profits, with the turnover however being at very low levels, as the country entered the last pre-election week. The general index recorded gains of 0.49% at 1,128.27 points, with turnover at 24 million euros.
Unless there is a surprise, either negative or positive, that affects the balances ahead of the election, the market will likely follow a more moderate path, moving in a narrow range. After all, the willingness of sellers has been significantly reduced, while the buying movements are also coming with the dropper.
However, according to the analysts, the resilience of the stocks in view of the crucial election shows that they will continue to rise in the medium term. After all, the prevailing expectation is that the upcoming electoral contest will not lead to a negative result. Negative for the markets, at least.
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In terms of securities, Autohellas, Aegean, Mytileneos, GEK Terna, Biohalco, Lambda, OPAP, Piraeus, Ellactor and Eurobank lead the positive signs, while PPC, National Bank, Hellenic Petroleum, Alpha Bank, PPA, Titan, CocaCola, Jumbo, ELHA, OTE and Sarantis. In negative territory are Motor Oil, Terna Energy and EYDAP.
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