Eurobank Ergasias
HFSF divestment from Eurobank is put off
The divestment of the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund from Eurobank has been postponed by a few days following the acquisition of Hellenic Bank, in an attempt to value the bank based on the new financial data.
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ATHEX: Bourse index loses over 2% on Thursday
Greek stocks suffered yet another slump on Thursday, with their losses growing as the day progressed, with floods in central Greece and the postponement of the prime minister's speech in Thessaloniki not helping stocks recover. Friday's DBRS Morningstar credit rating report on Greece could change all that.
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ATHEX: Stock market sees prices, trading drop
The majority of stocks at Athinon Avenue posted a moderate decline on Wednesday, as the bourse failed to build on its Tuesday recovery. There was little in the direction of selling but even less action among buyers, so most of the day's reduced turnover went toward bringing prices down.
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ATHEX: Bourse reacts to four days of contraction
The Greek stock market reacted after four consecutive sessions of decline to post significant gains on Tuesday, and on notable trading volume too. Traders appear to have taken for granted that DBRS Morningstar will this Friday restore Greece's investment grade rating, and if that does not materialize the bourse will likely take a nosedive as of Monday.
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ATHEX: Index losing ground at growing pace
Stocks at Athinon Avenue took a big blow on Monday, as sellers took the upper hand after the first few minutes of the session and proceeded with increasing fervor till the end of the day.
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Wargaming confirms decision to sell Hellenic Bank stake
Wargaming has announced its decision to sell its remaining stake of 6.8% (28,023,767 shares) in Hellenic Bank to Eurobank.
The deal is valued at 65.9 million euros, equivalent to €2.35 per share.
Eurobank Cyprus, the local subsidiary of Greece's Eurobank Group, will have a controlling share of over 50% in Hellenic, the second largest lender.
Wargaming to sell 6.8% stake in Hellenic Bank to Eurobank
Wargaming has announced its decision to sell its remaining stake of 6.8% (28,023,767 shares) in Hellenic Bank to Eurobank.
The deal is valued at €65.9 million, equivalent to €2.35 per share.
Eurobank Cyprus, the local subsidiary of Greece's Eurobank Group, will have a controlling share of over 50% in Hellenic, the second largest lender.
Businesses eager to pay back loans
Since the beginning of 2021, Greece's four biggest banks - Alpha, Eurobank, National and Piraeus - have lent businesses some €70 billion, and businesses, in turn, have paid back €55 billion from these or earlier loan.
The net credit expansion of €15 billion is considered low and there are worries that it may drop further in coming years.
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Stocks slide after four days of gains
Greek stocks dropped slightly Wednesday after four sessions with cumulative gains of 1.90%. The general index closed at 1,316.94 points, a drop of 0.11%, although it was up 0.30% at one point.
Turnover was €95.54 million with 24,001,624 shares changing hands. Of the 120 shares traded, 43 rose, 61 declined and 16 ended unchanged.
Blue chips slipped 0.12% and mid-caps 0.37%.
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Index stops just short of 1,300 points
The Athens Stock Exchange once again posted very slight gains, but at least the general index reversed four weeks of losses, posting a nearly 3% rise for the week.
The main index gained 0.30% Friday, closing at 1,299.76 points. Turnover was quite low, at €59.6 million. Blue chips gained 0.21% and small-caps 0.43%, while banks lost 0.98%.
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