Athens Stock Exchange experiences volatility driven by banks and energy prices

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The Athens Stock Exchange has experienced significant volatility, characterized by periods of strong recovery driven by the banking sector followed by corrective sell-offs. During peak upward movements, the General Index approached the 2,700 mark, bolstered by gains in major banks such as Piraeus Bank, Eurobank, Alpha Bank, and National Bank of Greece. Additionally, blue-chip stocks like Cenergy and Metlen saw positive momentum.

However, the market faced downward pressure due to rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and increasing bond yields. These factors led to sessions of decline where the index retreated from recent highs. Amidst this volatility, UBS maintained a ‘buy’ recommendation for Greek banks, raising target prices for Piraeus Bank, Eurobank, National Bank, and Alpha Bank, citing the benefits of higher interest rates.

Trading volumes fluctuated significantly, with some sessions seeing turnover exceed 300 million euros. While the banking sector remains a primary driver of market sentiment, investors continue to monitor international economic indicators, including US technology sector performance and European fiscal stability.

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Alpha Bank · Athens Stock Exchange · Eurobank · National Bank of Greece · Piraeus Bank · UBS

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[○ 1 SOURCE] UBS increased the target price for Alpha Bank to 5.20 euros from 4.90 euros. www.newsbeast.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The total value of transactions on the Athens Stock Exchange reached 296.04 million euros. www.newsbeast.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] UBS increased the target price for Eurobank to 5.40 euros from 5.30 euros. www.newsbeast.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] UBS revised target prices for banking stocks upward while maintaining a 'buy' recommendation. www.newsbeast.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The high capitalization index recorded a 0.14% increase. www.newsbeast.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] UBS increased the target price for Piraeus Bank to 12.50 euros from 12 euros. www.newsbeast.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Athens Stock Exchange General Index closed with a slight increase of 0.13% at 2,639.95 points. www.newsbeast.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] UBS increased the target price for National Bank of Greece to 19.70 euros from 19.30 euros. www.newsbeast.gr