Lisbon, April 17, 2026 (Lusa) – The Lisbon stock market closed down on Friday, falling 0.51% to 9,185.28 points, dragged down by the energy sector, with Galp losing more than 5% on a day of gains across the rest of Europe.

Of the 16 companies in the PSI (Portuguese Stock Index), 12 rose and four fell during the final session of the week.

Galp led the losses, dropping 5.06% to €18.48, following Iran's announcement that it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Three other energy-related firms followed: EDP Renováveis retreated 3.19% to €13.36, EDP fell 2.39% to €4.41, and REN lost 1.59% to €3.70.

Conversely, Mota-Engil closed up 5.94% at €5.05. Teixeira Duarte climbed 4.82% to €0.45, while Semapa gained 2.97% to reach €22.50.

Other companies closing in positive territory included Ibersol (up 2.21% to €12.00), BCP (up 1.87% to €0.90), Navigator (up 1.26% to €3.38), Jerónimo Martins (up 1.24% to €21.24), and Corticeira Amorim (up 1.06% to €6.65). Companies with gains of less than 1% included Sonae (0.82% to €1.98), CTT (0.69% to €6.60), Altri (0.62% to €4.90), and NOS (0.45% to €5.53).

Major European markets closed higher on Friday, led by Frankfurt and Madrid, which gained 2.27% and 2.18% respectively. London (0.73%), Paris (1.97%), and Milan (1.75%) also recorded gains.

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