TUNINDEX rises 0.27% as SOTUVER is suspended ahead of 13.390-dinar bid
The TUNINDEX rose 0.27% to 20,187.17 points on August 4, while the TUNINDEX20 gained 0.54% to 8,903.65 points. Gains were led by food and beverages, up 1.07% to 19,542.77 points, and consumer goods, up 0.94% to 14,748.76 points, while insurance fell 0.98% to 30,993.3 points and basic materials lost 0.87% to 8,942.08 points. SOTUVER remained in focus after a 143% rise in the local olive oil market in H1 2026 reshaped its results, according to Webmanagercenter. Separately, a mandatory tender offer at 13.390 dinars aimed at organizing joint control between B.A Glass and the Bayahi group is due to open on August 5, while trading in the stock is suspended, according to Webmanagercenter and Tustex.
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