Buyers continued to dominate the Athens Stock Exchange for the third consecutive day, leading to new perennial peaks. A strong ally was once again the banks, resulting in the General Index stopping over 2,360 units, reaching close to 2,480 units in the high day, with 2,500 units being the next major target.

In particular, at Monday's (15/6) the DG was strengthened by 40.94 units or +1.69% and closed at 2.462.63 units, having moved between 2.443.44 (low day) and 2.478.13 units (high day). It is noted that the next highest closure is located on 19 November 2009 and 2,497,15 units. At the same time, the HA records an increase of +3,79% in June and runs at a rate of +16,12% this year. Today Alpha Bank stood out with a 'jump' +6%, while Piraeus closed over 9.3 euros in a new high 5 years (March 2021). Rally over +4% made Aegean due to the de-escalation of geopolitical pressures, while in intense upward orbit Titan continued to move. Several of the lost territory of recent meetings were recovered by the Viohalco Group shares. On the contrary, strong losses were recorded by Motor Oil after the "deep" in oil prices.

The domestic market was coordinated with the global wave of relief triggered by reaching an agreement for a 60-day truce between the US and Iran. The rapid deescalation of the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, which for weeks was a "weight" for investors, led to a sharp drop in international oil prices and paved the way for the return of buyers.

The improved international scene gave the signal for dynamic positions, with banking shares leading the rise and becoming the spearhead again. At the same time, the image of the rest of the blue chips is strong. This upward dynamic had begun to be cultivated as early as last Friday, when Donald Trump's first statements of impending agreement within the weekend had pushed the market to positive ground.

The retreat of geopolitical risk restores the willingness to take risks, but the Greek market is not only based on signals from abroad. The restoration of investment trust contributes to a strong grid of domestic catalysts, such as the durable fundamental sizes shown by the listed in the results of the first quarter of 2026, the generous dividends and capital refunds, the successive business deals that keep the interest warm, but also the stable economic environment of the country that operates as a ‘safety net’.

Green the dashboard – Banks at the “timeline” of the climb

Rally + 3.17% made today the banks, with the branch indicator completing the meeting at 2,835,59 units. FTSE 25 (high capitalisation) was strengthened by +1.88% at 6,270.66 units and Mid Cap (medium capitalization) won +0.2% at 3.092.82 units.

The transaction value was EUR 372,88 million, of which EUR 34,29 million concerned packages. Tiro 64m euros was made by Alpha Bank and followed by Piraeus with 53.1m euros. Market capitalisation is EUR 181.17 billion. Positive was the mark for 73 shares, negative for 34, while 16 titles remained unchanged.

In the banking shares, Alpha Bank recorded a “jump” + 6.34% and closed at 4.195 euros, followed by Piraeus (+ 3.23% at 9,342 euros, a record of 5 years – March 2021), Eurobank (+ 3.2% at 4.193 euros) and the National (+2.55% at 15.3 euros). Bank of Cyprus was strengthened by +0.98% to 9.8 euros and CrediaBank by +0.33% to 1.23 euros.

In high capitalization, Aegean took off by +4,68% at 12,74 euros and followed by ElvalHalcor with a growth of +4,04% at 4,76 euros. Cenergy was strengthened by +3.47% to EUR 24.44. Over +2% were won by Titan (+2.75% at 54.15 euros) and Viohalco (+2.72% at 19.66 euros). At least +1% were supported by Coca-Cola HBC (+1.92% at 53.2 euros), Jumbo (+1.68% at 23 euros) and PPC (+1.06% at 22.9 euros, a record of 18 years – June 2008). Mild growth, but also new records were recorded by GEK TERNA (+0.22% at 44.78 euros – new historical high) and OTE (+0.16% at 19.29 euros, 18 years – May 2008). On the other hand, Motor Oil split - 3.76% and closed at 38.38 euros. At the same time, Sarantis lost 1.7% to 15.06 euros.

In medium capitalization, Fourlis moved up by + 3.11% to 4.64 euros. AVAX (+1.51% at 3.36 euros), Autohellas (+1.46% at 11.1 euros), IPTO (+1.21% at 4.17 euros), Greece (+1.05% at 1.35 euros) and Trade Estates (+1% at 2.02 euros). On the other hand, losses above -2% were recorded by PPA (-2.56% at 38 euros), Dimand (-2.31% at 12.7 euros) and Profile (-2.04% at 7.7 euros). With a drop of over -1% followed by Quest (1.52% at 7.14 euros) and Qualco (1.43% at 5.5 euros).

Prodea Investments noted a 'jump' + 4.81%, closed at 5.45 euros and made a turnover of more than 4m euros, pending tomorrow's cut-off of 1.5 euros per share. On the contrary, Thrace Plastics retreated by - 3.14% to 4,325 euros under the weight of the 0.166 euro dividend per share that "cut" today.

Waiting for IPTO and rebalancing

Particularly dense in events is expected the current week for the Athens Stock Exchange, as it includes significant business developments, share distributions and international index restructurings. At the heart of the interest will be the public offer for the increase in the share capital of IPTO, which will take place from 16 to 18 June.

Thrace Plastics currently negotiates without the right to collect a dividend of EUR 0,175 per share (net amount of EUR 0,166 per share). This is the balance of the dividend of last year, the amount of which is EUR 7.5 million. His payment will begin on Friday, June 19. It is recalled that the company had distributed a premium of EUR 0,07 per share (EUR 3 million) last January, with the total dividend of EUR 0,24 per share (EUR 10,5 million) from the profits of the year 2025, but also from previous profits.

At the same time, the dividend flow continues with two other planned cuts. On Tuesday, June 16, Prodea Investments (400m euros – 1,506 euros per share) is cut in dividend and on Thursday, June 18, Trade Estates (7.95m euros – 0.065 euros per share) follows.

Trading activity is expected to peak on Friday, June 19, due to the rebalancing brought about by the six-month revisions of the STOXX and FTSE Russell indicators. These changes are distinguished by CrediaBank, which is becoming a big winner as it is part of important international and domestic indicators, with its main entry into the FTSE/AA Large Cap. The increased mobility of Friday will be further enhanced by triplewitching, as it coincides with the end of the June series in derivative stock, index and commodity contracts.

Buyers abroad prevail – Dow Jones new record

Donald Trump's announcement on Sunday to finalise the peace agreement ending the war between the US and Iran triggered the markets. The official signing is expected Friday in Switzerland, while the order to open the Straits of Hormuz sent the prices of American crude oil to a free drop of over -5%, temporarily retreating below $80 a barrel for the first time since March. Despite temporary concerns from fire exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah, this diplomatic success "takes off" the indicators.

New "jump" records Wall Street's main indicators, with technology Nasdaq leading the rise to +2.4%, continuing Friday's positive climate after SpaceX's historic IPO, which was closed with a valuation of over $2 trillion. The S&P 500 is reinforced by +1.5% and Dow Jones wins +1%, with the industrial indicator heading towards new historic high, near 52,000 units. Investors now turn their attention to the new financial data and the Fed meeting, where the maintenance of fixed interest rates is almost certain, in view of the short stock week due to Friday's holiday (Juneteenth).

Rise European stock exchanges record, with the Stoxx 600 index reinforced by +0.3%, while earlier winning over +1% for the first time catching the 640 unit milestone. French CAC 40 makes profits +0.7%, German DAX moves higher by +1.2%, while British FTSE 100 retreats by -0.3% due to its large exposure to energy shares. The reduction of energy costs gives strong impetus to car manufacturers and to travel and aviation sectors. Significant profits are also recorded by construction and aerospace companies. In Asia, Japanese Nikkei 225 jumped +5% and closed to a new historic high, reaching a "breath" of 70,000 units.

Source: www.newmoney.gr