Although it managed to recover most of the ground lost during the session, the Euronext Athens index closed Tuesday, July 14, 2026, down 0.16% at 2,507.99 points — just above the 2,500-point mark. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, including renewed conflict in Iran and broader global economic uncertainty, equity prices staged a modest rebound during the day.
Total trading value reached €247.78 million, with 33.5 million shares changing hands. The mid-cap index fell 0.72%, reflecting weaker performance among medium-sized companies.
Among large-cap stocks, gains were led by OTE (+1.95%), Lamda Development (+1.14%), Metlen (+1.07%), and ELPE (−2.11%). The biggest decliners included EYDAP (−2.54%), Aktor (−2.30%), Elvalhalcor (−2.26%), Cyprus Airways (−2.21%), Viohalco (−2.20%), and Ethniki Insurance (−1.70%).
Eurobank and Alpha Bank accounted for the highest trading volumes, with 7.95 million and 4.62 million shares traded respectively. In terms of transaction value, Eurobank topped the list with €34.27 million, followed by PPC (Public Power Corporation) at €27.82 million.
Across the board, 34 stocks rose, 72 declined, and 16 remained unchanged.
European Markets Edge Higher
European stock exchanges opened in negative territory amid renewed concerns over escalating conflict in Iran — which pushed oil prices higher — but gradually recovered to post modest gains.
The German DAX rose 0.09% to 25,139.71, while the UK’s FTSE 100 gained 0.22% to 10,521.34. France’s CAC 40 added 0.04% to 8,365.97, Spain’s IBEX 35 climbed 0.08% to 19,346.07, and Italy’s FTSE MIB rose 0.12% to 52,874.50. The pan-European Stoxx 600 advanced 0.13% to 641.82.