ECONOMY
-Fitch Ratings Inc. on Thursday (Dec. 14) revised the outlook on four Greek systemic banks- Alpha Bank, Eurobank, National Bank and Piraeus Bank – to positive from stable. The move comes following the investment grade it gave Greek bonds on December 1.
-Last year, the participation of the gross added value of the manufacturing sector in GDP increased to 9.1%,the highest level since 2008, a study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) showed.
COMPANIES
-A fine of 2,000,000 euros was imposed on “Dixons South-East Europe” after an inspection by the Interagency for Market Control Unit (DIMEA), AMNA reported.
-Public Power Corporation (PPC) shareholders approved by 98% of the vote a change to some of the company’s articles of incorporation that will allow it to expand activities in order to trade in technology products and provide information services.
SHIPPING
-The Greek merchant fleet now numbers 1,827 ships, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) reveals.