The Lisbon stock exchange (Bolsa de Lisboa) closed Monday with a 2.11% increase, reaching 9,069.55 points and outperforming major European markets. The growth was primarily driven by the energy group EDP and the retail giant Sonae, both of which saw share prices rise by more than 3%. Of the 16 companies listed on the PSI index (Índice PSI), 14 ended the day with gains.
Lisbon stock market outperforms Europe with two percent gain
Monday, 30 March 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The PSI (Portuguese Stock Index) is the main index of the Euronext Lisbon stock exchange and tracks the performance of the 16 largest companies in Portugal. It includes major firms like EDP and Sonae and is the primary benchmark for the country's equity market.
Sonae is a major Portuguese business group with a large presence in the retail sector through brands like Continente supermarkets and Worten electronics. Headquartered in Maia, the company also has operations in telecommunications, real estate, and financial services.
