Athens Stock Exchange: Mild Uptick for General Index – European Markets Also Rise

Greek stock prices edged higher at the start of today’s (2.7.2025) trading session, mirroring a broader uptrend across major European exchanges. At the Athens Stock Exchange, investor attention focused on EXAE shares following the Euronext takeover proposal. The stock surged by 13.27%, with 733,455 shares traded so far. The General Price Index rose 0.35% to 1,891.76 points, with turnover reaching €44.32 million. The large-cap index gained 0.24%, while mid-cap stocks advanced by 0.86%. Among blue chips, Viohalco (+1.39%), Eurobank (+1.02%), and OTE (+0.74%) posted the strongest gains. Meanwhile, Hellenic Petroleum (-6.70%), Mytilineos (-0.79%), and EYDAP (-0.34%) were among the biggest losers, with Hellenic Petroleum trading ex-dividend for a €0.55 per share payout. Fifty stocks moved upward, 26 declined, and 18 remained unchanged. Notable gainers included Chaide (up +23.08%) and EXAE (+13.27%). On the downside, Intralot fell 5.34%. Across Europe, markets also moved modestly higher as investors monitored global trade developments and potential monetary easing from central banks. The pan-European STOXX 600 added 0.26% to 542.42, London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.10%, Germany’s DAX gained 0.42%, France’s CAC 40 climbed 0.66%, Italy’s FTSE MIB rose 0.38%, and Spain’s IBEX 35 increased by 0.61%.