Xirouhakis is a “sphinx” for Ethniki, the Vasilakis “gift” and Coca-Cola’s “golden customers” – Economic Post – 2024-03-13 16:31:06

· There were plenty of smiles and compliments at the Athens Stock Exchange yesterday morning.

· The success of the Piraeus placement was great and the main protagonists did not hide their satisfaction.

· Christos Megalou exchanged several handshakes with those present while appearing convinced of the wells that were created for the next day.

· The president of the HFSF, Ilias Xirouhakis, was also in a good mood as he sees the disinvestment process from the banks progressing as he wishes.

· He avoided, however, opening his papers regarding the sale of the remaining 18% to Ethniki, despite persistent questions from journalists.

· However, the market anticipates that this time will not be long in coming and estimates that this will happen in June.

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“Trench battle” in OPAP despite the Eurojackpot

· OPAP is struggling at 17 euros. Despite the credit it gets from analysts for its dividend policy.

· It didn’t make a difference to the escape either the Eurojackpot, which brought and brought many back to the agencies.

· However, Optima Bank expects a 2 euro dividend, which translates into a yield that exceeds 10%.

· Goals from the locker room, that is, at a time when the title is already recording gains of over 10% since the beginning of the year.

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Vasilakis gift to shareholders is coming

· And since we are talking about dividends, the market is also waiting for Aegean.

· He had 4 years to give, but today when he announces results, the surprise will be if something is not given.

After all, they are also among the main beneficiaries of tourism.

· If it definitively solves the problem of available places, its path is “doomed” to success.

· The administration has already found some solutions and its analysts… give it.

· As soon as the issue is closed, which will be closed because it affects dozens of international groups, then the value will be released.

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RES in the focus of investors

· As it seems, the domestic market will not be without news.

· PwC even sees that the RES sector will be one of the protagonists.

· In January, the acquisition of 25% of ELTECH Anemos by More of Motor Oil was completed.

· The acquisition of Volterra Emporia by Mytileneos is also expected, as well as the acquisition of Helleniq Energy Holdings through its subsidiary, HELLENiQ Renewables, a portfolio of photovoltaic projects developed in Romania by Mytileneos.

· Thus, the RES sector is expected to play a leading role in investment activity in 2024 as well, with the market already positioning itself ahead of the developments.

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Who is Coca Cola betting on now?

· The world of non-alcoholic beverages has gone to other levels.

· Something that the local producers (of which there are not a few) should take into serious consideration.

· And American Coca-Cola is giving more base to the audience of millennials and Gen Z.

· That is, those born from the 1980s onwards.

· They are the ones who make more purchases based on new or experimental tastes, especially in food and beverages.

· The American behemoth launched Coca-Cola Spiced in the US, listening to consumers who were willing to try spices in drinks.

· And as industry analysts called it “Coca-Cola’s boldest flavor innovation yet”, it was creating a social media buzz at the same time.

· And according to them, the launch of Coca-Cola Spiced is a pivotal moment in the history of the brand.

· It is a bold step, which may not succeed, in ever-changing consumer demands.

· In any case he will know the next twelve months.