Greece stock market nosedives after five-week shutdown
by Reuters from on (#G8VT)
Exchange in Athens falls 23% in value in early trading with banks and financial shares hurt by up to 30% after enforced closure
Greece's stock market plunged nearly 23% on Monday when it reopened after a five-week shutdown brought on by fears that the country was about to be dumped from the eurozone.
The main Athens stock index fell to in worst ever one-day performance after only a few minutes of trading.
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