Innovations Observed in Borsa İstanbul with SASA and PATEK

Today's Highlighted Developments: SASA, PATEK, and More

We have compiled the prominent stock market news for January 2, 2026. There is significant activity in the Borsa Istanbul. Here are the noteworthy developments:

Company News in Borsa Istanbul

• Erdemoğlu Holding closed 303,000 contracts at a price of 3.00 TL and 57,000 contracts at 3.01 TL under the futures contracts executed with Sasa Polyester (SASA). Thus, it acquired a total of 36,000,000 lots of shares, increasing its stake in SASA to 68.90%.
• Pasifik Teknoloji (PATEK) signed a contract worth 478.5 million TL for 2026 for the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs for General Maintenance Services for its joint venture, Pasifik Proline.
• Odine Solutions (ODINE) received a total order of 6.45 million dollars for 5G core network orchestration projects in collaboration with Turkcell Group companies.
• ARD Bilişim (ARDYZ) signed an important contract worth 504 million TL for a "Corporate Integrated Management System" with a public institution subsidiary.
• Aselsan (ASELS) is strengthening its growth strategy in the field of Electromechanical Technologies by establishing new companies. The companies ASELSAN Malatya Electronics Industry and Trade Inc., which is fully owned by it, and ASELSAN Gaziantep Electromechanical Technologies Industry and Trade Inc., established in partnership with Gaziantep Advanced Technology, are noteworthy.

Important Developments in Global Markets

In global markets, a positive trend is observed led by technology stocks. Significant increases have also been seen in gold and silver prices. Gold reached 4,375 dollars per ounce with a rise of 1.3%, while silver gained over 2% in value.

Current Situation of the Turkish Economy and Markets

The BIST 100 index in Borsa Istanbul started the day at 11,296.52 points, up by 0.31%. The dollar/TL reached an all-time high of 43.0294, while the gram gold is trading at 6,052 TL.

In summary, as of January 2, 2026, the developments in the stock market and global markets provide significant signals for investors.