The MSE Share Index opened the week on a positive note as it edged up by 0.19 per cent to its highest level this month of 4,468.534 points. Activity was spread across ten equities with three share prices registering gains, another three closing lower while four shares remained unchanged. Trading activity continued to be subdued as merely €0.13 million worth of shares changed hands today – the lowest level in the last seven trading sessions.In the retail banking sector, Bank of Valletta plc and HSBC Bank Malta plc both registered gains today. BOV advanced to the €2.235 level (+0.9 per cent ) on volumes totalling 3,250 shares whilst HSBC gained 0.3 per cent to the €1.605 level across 5,196 shares. HSBC is due to reveal its interim results on 3 August. The Board of Directors will also be considering the declaration of an interim dividend.Also amongst the large companies, GO plc advanced by 1.4 per cent to capture the €2.89 level across 10,900 shares. Last week, Tunisie Télécom published an Offer Document in connection with its Conditional Voluntary Public Offer in a bid to acquire GO at €2.87 per share. Shareholders have until 22 July to respond to the offer.In contrast, RS2...
