Downward trends are recorded by stock prices at the opening of today’s Stock Exchange session, amid a downward movement in the European markets as well.

The market is correcting after eight consecutive bullish sessions, during which the major stock index recorded overall 4.01% profit.

The General Price Index at 11:00, is formed at 1,344.49 points, down 0.66%.

The value of transactions amounts to 5.19 million euros.

The large-cap index is down 0.72%, while the mid-cap index is down 0.53%.

Of the high capitalization shares, the biggest increase was recorded by the shares of Quest Participations (+0.36%) and Autohellas (+0.30%).

On the contrary, the largest decline was registered by the shares of Jumbo (-1.43%), Ellaktor (-1.37%) and Piraeus (-1.11%).

19 stocks move up, 52 down and 15 remain stable.

The biggest increase was recorded by the shares: Akritas +4.46% and Medicon +3.05%, while the biggest decline was recorded by the shares: Space Hellas -5.90% and Hekter -2.78%.