The market added almost 1% in-line with a positive sentiment in regional markets. Main players were Telefónica O2 CR, CEZ and Zentiva. Telefónica O2 CR was firm for the whole day being supported by foreign buyers, CZK 515 was a major resistance level. CEZ tested the CZK 890 level again, but closed above CZK 900 due to late purchases. Zentiva increased despite negative trend on Hungarian pharmaceutical companies as international investors were on both sides. CME followed the local market and strengthened further to CZK 1,770. .
Banks showed mixed performance. Erste Bank declined, but Komercni banka gained in-line with strong performance of Polish bank sector and closed at a day high of CZK 3,240. Volumes were concentrated in CEZ and Telefonica O2 CR.