Highlights of the Day at Borsa İstanbul (January 6, 2026)

Today on Borsa Istanbul: Company News

As of January 6, 2026, we have compiled the day's highlights for you. Significant developments from several companies on Borsa Istanbul have caught the attention of investors.

• Alves Cable (ALVES) signed a contract worth 689.66 million TL with a domestic energy cable manufacturing firm for the year 2026.
• Ekos Technology (EKOS) secured first place in a tender organized by AYEDAŞ with a bid of 2.45 million dollars.
• Migros (MGROS) announced the opening of a total of 19 new stores and 2 distribution centers in December.
• Turkish Airlines (THYAO) signed a joint business agreement with Thai Airways on a revenue sharing model for the Istanbul-Bangkok-Istanbul route. The Competition Authority granted a 3-year (+2 optional years) individual exemption for this agreement.
• Smart Solar Energy (SMRTG) made a sale of TOPCON Solar Cells worth 5.58 million dollars, excluding VAT, to an energy company within the country.

Currency and Gold Market

On Borsa Istanbul, the BIST 100 index started the day with a 0.34% increase at 11,741.47 points. The dollar is trading at 43.05 liras, while the euro is at 50.54 liras; gram gold is priced at 6,178 TL, and ounce gold is at 4,466 dollars.

Developments from Around the World

Global markets are showing a positive trend due to optimism about artificial intelligence and technology companies, as well as increases in oil and defense industry stocks following the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. Additionally, a report from the San Francisco branch of the U.S. Federal Reserve emphasizes that significant tariff increases could exacerbate uncertainties, potentially reducing demand and thereby lowering inflation.

Companies' Buyback and Dividend Status

We also consider important information about which companies made share buyback decisions in the previous days and which companies will distribute dividends today. However, there are no companies making dividend payments today.