ATHEX: Index keeps rising in the new week

After the credit rating upgrade for Greece by Scope Ratings and the favorable reports on Greek bank stock prices, the local bourse extended its rising streak to six sessions on Monday. In this period the main index has risen by over 5% to highs unseen since late September. Capital Link's Greek stocks roadshow in New York, which kicked off on Monday, could also boost prices further.

The Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index closed at 1,464.98 points, adding 0.58% to Friday's 1,456.52 points. The large-cap FTSE-25 index expanded 0.67%, ending at 3,575.82 points. 

The banks index grew 1.65%, thanks to National jumping 3.83%, Piraeus earning 1.11%, Eurobank grabbing 0.63% and Alpha fetching 0.33%. Helleniq Energy soared 3.41%, Lamda Development augmented 2.39%, Ellaktor advanced 223% and Viohalco rose 2.22%, but Cenergy Holdings conceded 1.85%.

In total 58 stocks...