Today's Highlighted Developments: TRALT, GLCVY, GARAN, MEPET, EUPWR

January 19, 2026: What Happened Today at Borsa Istanbul?

On January 19, 2026, we have compiled the notable developments at Borsa Istanbul for you. Below you can find the featured company news.

Turk Altın (TRALT)

Turk Altın decided to acquire the IV Group Operating License in Balıkesir with a source amount of 700 thousand ounces and a reserve amount of 500 thousand ounces for 50 million dollars. This move aims to strengthen the company’s mining investments.

Future Asset (GLCVY)

Future Asset won the auction for a Kobi-Commercial mixed portfolio with a principal amount of 232.2 million TL in the overdue receivable sale carried out by Fibabanka by submitting the highest bid. This gain could further strengthen the company's financial position.

Garanti BBVA (GARAN)

Garanti BBVA sold its overdue receivables with a total principal and contractual interest balance of 517.37 million TL to Emir Asset Management for 59 million TL and to Pozitif Asset Management for 61 million TL. These sales are expected to relieve the bank's balance sheet.

Mepet Metro (MEPET)

Mepet Metro signed a Letter of Intent and Non-Disclosure Agreement with a firm operating in real estate investments and construction; this could open the door for new collaborations and partnerships.

Europower Energy (EUPWR)

Europower Energy announced that Peak PV Solar Technologies, a subsidiary of Girişim Elektrik (GESAN), came first in three parts of the tender carried out by TEİAŞ. The base price of the work totaling 1.66 billion TL presents an important opportunity for the company.

Developments in World Markets

Global markets began with a sell-off, following the decision of US President Trump to impose customs duties on European countries in reaction to the attempt to acquire Greenland. This situation significantly impacted precious metals such as gold and silver.

What's Happening in the Turkish Economy?

The BIST 100 index at Borsa Istanbul started the day with a 0.57% increase. The automotive main industry completed the last year with a 4% growth, achieving a sales total of 1.42 million units, reaching the highest export figure in history at 41.5 billion dollars. In the free market, the dollar is trading at 43.27, and the euro is at 50.36 lira.