European stock markets saw positive gains on Wednesday, with the Helsinki Stock Exchange general index closing at 10,050.18 points, up about 0.5 percent. The most traded stock of the day was elevator company Kone, which rose by 1.8 percent. Solteq was the biggest gainer of the day, with a 9.1 percent increase. On the other hand, Endomines saw a 5.3 percent decrease in share price.
In Nightingale Health, a block trade worth more than one million euros took place, resulting in a 1.5 percent decrease in the company’s share price. Motor sports equipment wholesaler Duel announced its business overview for the third quarter, with turnover close to expectations but a more modest operating result. The company’s share fell by 4.8 percent.
Shipping company Tallink reported a decrease in passenger numbers in June, especially on routes between Finland and Sweden. The company’s stock rose by 0.7 percent despite this news.
Emma Knight City was appointed as CEO of Fondian’s Swedish subsidiary, leading to a 0.8 percent increase in the company’s share price.
Software supplier Innofactor announced a legal dispute related to compensation for damages from the 2016 Lumagate acquisition