Romania: Bucharest Stock Exchange flagship index gains 8.8% in 2024

December 31, 2024

Bucharest Stock Exchange flagship index gains 8.8% in 2024
Dec 31, 2024

Bucharest Stock Exchange flagship index gains 8.8% in 2024.

The BET index, which follows the price movements of the most traded 20 companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), closed 2024 up 8.78% compared with the end of 2023. The BET closed at its highest end-of-year value since launch (16,720 points) but 11% below its all-time high of (…)

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