Greek Stocks Climb to 5-Year High, Led by Banking and Construction

Greek equities advanced at Tuesday's close, pushing the benchmark Athens General Composite index up 0.65% to a new five-year high. The rally was underpinned by investor optimism in key domestic sectors, according to market data.

Broad-Based Gains Drive Market

The positive sentiment was widespread across the Athens Stock Exchange, with rising stocks significantly outnumbering decliners. Market data showed 69 companies advancing compared to 40 that fell, while 27 stocks closed unchanged, indicating broad participation in the day's gains.

Sector Leaders and Stock Movers

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Strength in the Banking, Construction, and Travel sectors provided the primary catalyst for the index's ascent. Among the top individual performers were:

• Performance Technologies IT Solutions (AT:PREFr): Surged 5.74% to close at 10.50, a new all-time high for the stock.
• Intracom Holdings SA (AT:INRr): Added 4.67% to end the session at 3.14.
• Cenergy Holdings SA (AT:CENEr): Rose 4.39% to finish at 22.84.

On the other side of the ledger, Euronext Athens Holding SA (AT:EXCr) was among the notable decliners, falling 1.66%. It was joined by Avax SA (AT:AVAr), which shed 1.44%, and Coca Cola HBC AG (AT:EEEr), which dropped 1.21%.