Belgian Stock Market Sees Mixed Trading Session with Top Gainers and Losers
The Belgian stock market, represented by the Belgium BEL 20 index, is facing a mixed trading session today. The market is currently trading at 4,498.03, with a loss of 0.66%. This is a result of the top large cap loser, BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV, experiencing a significant decline of 23.44%. On the other hand, the top large cap gainer, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA, is up by 2.23%.
In the mid cap category, Umicore SA is the top gainer with a remarkable increase of 21.85%. This is followed by Bekaert SA, which has gained 6.37%. However, Ackermans & van Haaren NV is the top mid cap loser, with a decline of 2.78%.
In the small cap category, Bekaert SA is the top gainer with a 6.37% increase. On the other hand, Titan Cement International SA is the top small cap loser, experiencing a decline of 8.84%.
Out of the 1 sectors advancing today, 0 sectors are advancing while 1 sector is declining. The top losing sector is the Belgium BEL 20, with a decline of 0.66%. The advance-decline ratio across the Belgium BEL 20 index is 67 advances and 45 declines, indicating a ratio of 1.49x.
The Belgium BEL 20 Caps is also falling by 0.66%, with the top gainers being Immobel SA, FLOWSPARKS NV, and Umicore SA, with increases of 34.47%, 24.47%, and 21.85% respectively. On the other hand, the top losers in this category are Cumulex NV, BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV, and Oxurion NV, with declines of 34.09%, 23.44%, and 22.41% respectively.
Overall, the Belgian stock market is experiencing a mixed trading session today, with some companies seeing significant gains while others are facing declines. Investors should keep a close eye on the market and make informed decisions based on the performance of individual companies.