Economy of Greece

ASE opening: Drop

The Athens Stock Exchange saw a drop in equity prices at 11 a.m. on Thursday with the basic share price index down 2.37%, standing at 859.61 points and turnover at 9.985 million euros.

The FTSE/ASE Large Cap index for blue chip and heavily traded stocks decreased by 2.70% and the FTSE/ASE Mid Cap index was down by 2.69%.

Greek stocks head south on cash flow fears

The Greek stock market fell for a third day in a row on Friday as concerns about the state?s cash flow rose due to statements by ministers.

The Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index closed at 880.48 points, shedding 2.67 percent from Thursday?s 904.59 points. On a weekly basis the benchmark added 3.08 percent, but February posted a 21.96 percent rise.

Athens Stock Exchane: Drop

Equity prices fell on Friday on the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) with the basic share price index down 2.51% at 881.87 points at 11.00 and turnover at 11.50 million euros.

The FTSE/ASE Large Cap index for blue chip and heavily traded stocks was down 2.83%, and the FTSE/ASE Mid Cap index was down 1.36%.

Greek stocks heading for 2015 high after extension approval

By Roxana Zega

Greek equities rallied as euro-area finance ministers approved the nation?s package of new economic measures, paving the way for an extension of its bailout plan.

The ASE Index rose 8.5 percent to 927.13 at 4:30 p.m. in Athens, with a gauge of banks rallying as much as 16 percent. The ASE is set to close at its highest level since Dec. 8.

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