The Helsinki market edged lower today and this week. OMX Helsinki PI, a price index that tracks the share prices of all companies listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, stood at 12,720.12 at 4 p.m., down 0.31 percent, with turnover of roughly €199 million. Trading stayed within a narrow range the whole day.
Beneath the surface, price moves were more pronounced. Smaller stocks dominated the list of top gainers this week, while several well-known names led the declines.
Digitalist Group: A digital consulting and design company focused on software development, customer experience, and data-driven services.
Shares surged 168.83 percent this week, following the company's announcement on January 21 that it had secured a EUR 1 million loan from its largest shareholder, Turret Oy Ab, to strengthen working capital.
Sotkamo Silver: A mining company focused on silver production in Sotkamo, centered on Finland’s only active silver mine.
Shares jumped 49.73 percent as nearly EUR 7 million shares exchanged hands this week.
Afarak Group: A metals and mining group supplying specialty alloys and ferrochrome to the global steel industry.
Shares leaped 29.05 percent.
SRV Yhtiöt: A construction and project development company specializing in large commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects.
Shares rose 16.81 percent.
Saga Furs C: An international fur auction house and services company focused on mink and fox pelts.
Shares advanced 14.79 percent.
