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May 7, 2026

Daily Market Highlights
7 May, 2026
4 min read
Daily Market Highlights
7 May, 2026
4 min read

Following last week's article detailing the performance of the S&P 500 index in 2025, it is worth devoting time to review the developments across the European equity markers in my last article of the year.

The MSE Equity Price Index fell by 0.20% to 4,021.8 points reflecting the declines in RS2, APS, GO, and BMIT. Meanwhile, 11 equities closed unchanged as today’s total trading activity amounted to €0.56 million. Download today’s Equity Market Summary.

Malta International Airport plc closed unchanged at €6.20 across six trades totalling 50,054 shares and accounting for more than half of today’s trading value in equities.

Bank of Valletta plc closed unchanged at the €2.10 level across ten trades totalling 103,151 shares. BOV shareholders as at close of today’s trading will be entitled to a final net dividend of €0.0764 per share to be paid on Friday 12 June 2026, subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 10 June 2026.

Also in the banking sector, HSBC Bank Malta plc held the €1.45 level across two trades amounting to 258 shares.

Hili Properties plc traded flat at the €0.27 level on two trades totalling 96,000 shares.

Grand Harbour Marina plc retained the €1.01 level across two deals amounting to 130 shares.

International Hotel Investments plc closed unchanged at the €0.52 level on a single deal of 200 shares.

Main Street Complex plc (€0.19) and MaltaPost plc (€0.44) closed unchanged, each on a single trade of 5,000 shares.

Simonds Farsons Cisk plc closed unchanged at the €6.20 level on low volume.

MedservRegis plc (€0.65) and Malta Properties Company plc (€0.38) closed unchanged across trivial volumes.

APS Bank plc shed 1.8% to the €0.56 level across four trades totalling 300 shares.

RS2 plc fell 3.3% to the €0.29 level albeit over trivial volumes.

GO plc eased by 0.8% to the €2.48 level on muted activity.

GO’s digital infrastructure and IT services subsidiary BMIT Technologies plc slipped by 0.7% to the €0.268 level on a single deal of 200 shares.

The RF MGS Index rose by 0.41% to 896.134 points as oil prices continued to decline to circa USD90 compared to a peak of around USD105 earlier this week. The drop reflects optimism regarding potential deescalation of the conflict in the Middle East as the US and Iran continue to openly discuss a deal which would ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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This article was produced by Edward Rizzo, Director at Rizzo Farrugia, which is a company licensed to undertake investment services in Malta by the MFSA under the Investment Services Act, Cap. 370 of the Laws of Malta and a member of the Malta Stock Exchange. The company’s registered address is at Airways House, Fourth Floor, High Street, Sliema SLM 1551, Malta.

The article contains public information only and is published solely for informational purposes. It should not be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any securities or related financial instruments. No representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, is provided in relation to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained herein, nor is it intended to be a complete statement or summary of the securities, markets or developments referred to in this article. Rizzo, Farrugia & Co. (Stockbrokers) Ltd (“Rizzo Farrugia”) is under no obligation to update or keep current the information contained herein. Since the buying and selling of securities by any person is dependent on that person’s financial situation and an assessment of the suitability and appropriateness of the proposed transaction, no person should act upon any recommendation in this article without first obtaining investment advice. Rizzo Farrugia, its directors, the author of this article, other employees or clients may have or have had interests in the securities referred to herein and may at any time make purchases and/or sales in them as principal or agent. Furthermore, Rizzo Farrugia may have or have had a relationship with or may provide or has provided other services of a corporate nature to companies herein mentioned. Stock markets are volatile and subject to fluctuations which cannot be reasonably foreseen. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Foreign currency rates of exchange may adversely affect the value, price or income of any security mentioned in this article. Neither Rizzo Farrugia, nor any of its directors or employees accepts any liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of all or any part of this article. Additional information can be made available upon request from Rizzo, Farrugia & Co. (Stockbrokers) Ltd., Airways House, Fourth Floor, High Street, Sliema SLM 1551. Telephone: +356 2258 3000; Email: info@rizzofarrugia.com; Website: www.rizzofarrugia.com © 2021 Rizzo, Farrugia & Co. (Stockbrokers) Ltd. All rights reserved. This article may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Rizzo Farrugia. Moreover, Rizzo Farrugia accepts no liability whatsoever for the actions of third parties in this respect.

This article was produced by Edward Rizzo, Director at Rizzo Farrugia, which is a company licensed to undertake investment services in Malta by the MFSA under the Investment Services Act, Cap. 370 of the Laws of Malta and a member of the Malta Stock Exchange. The company’s registered address is at Airways House, Fourth Floor, High Street, Sliema SLM 1551, Malta.

Varied movements across several equities The MSE Equity Price Index remained little unchanged at 3,933.1 points as gains in MPC, BOV, Trident and the preference shares of RS2 were outweighed by declines in seven equities. Meanwhile, another seven equities closed unchanged as today’s trading activity on the main market amounted to €0.5 million. APS Bank plc closed unchanged at the €0.51 level across two trades amounting to 4,185 shares. GO plc closed unchanged unchanged at the €2.52 level as 931 shares changed hands across three trades. Simonds Farsons Cisk plc closed at the €5.45 level across two deals amounting to 700 shares, although the weighted average price of the day was €5.13 (-5.9%). Hili Properties plc (38,000 shares), Malta International Airport plc (1,820 shares) and M&Z plc (7,250 shares) all traded flat at €0.27, €6.00, and €0.58 respectively. Plaza Centres plc closed unchanged at the €0.90 level over lacklustre trading. Malta Properties Company plc increased by 12.5% to the €0.45 level across three trades amounting to 50,000 shares, albeit the majority of shares exchanged hands at the previous closing price of €0.40. Tomorrow, MPC is scheduled to release its 2025 full-year results. Today’s most actively traded equity, Bank of Valletta plc rose by 1% to the €2.12 level as 136,176 shares changed hands, although most trades took place at the previous closing price of €2.10. The preference shares of RS2 plc gained 1.7% to the €0.60 level, although the majority of shares changed hands at the €0.32 level (-45.8%). Trident Estates plc moved 1% higher to the €1.01 level over lacklustre trading. Harvest Technology plc dropped by 15.3% to the €1.00 level as 150,000 shares changed hands across five trades. Quinco Holdings plc fell by 5.3% to the €0.90 level across two deals totalling 5,419 shares. Malita Investments plc shed 5.1% to the €0.37 level as 8,000 shares changed hands. Main Street Complex plc (-4.5% to €0.21) and the ordinary shares of RS2 plc (-5.9% €0.32) both fell to €0.21 and €0.32 respectively, albeit over trivial volumes. MaltaPost plc (-1.4% to €0.424) and PG plc (-1.2% to €1.63) were today’s other negative performers. The RF MGS Index fell by 0.11% to 905.7 points as sovereign bond yields extended their upward trend. ECB policymakers cautioned that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could push up inflation and hinder eurozone growth. Meanwhile, ongoing energy supply disruptions continued to push oil prices higher, reaching USD78 per barrel, their highest level since January 2025.   This report contains only public information and is not to be construed as investment advice or an offer to buy or sell securities. Information contained herein is based on data obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but no representations or guarantees are made with regard to the accuracy of the data. Stock markets are volatile and subject to fluctuations which cannot be reasonably foreseen. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Rizzo, Farrugia & Co. (Stockbrokers) Limited is a company licensed to undertake investment services in Malta by the MFSA under the Investment Services Act, Cap. 370 of the Laws of Malta and a member of the Malta Stock Exchange. Download today’s Equity Market Summary.