SBI 20 Edges Higher

Ljubljana, 7 December - For the second day in a row the SBI 20 benchmark index continued its upwards trend, fueled by drug maker Krka and grocer Mercator. The index gained 2.7 points, closing at 4,626.17. Below is a roundup of indices on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange following Wednesday's trading:

Benchmark Index, SBI 20            4,626.17 pts      +2.70 pts         +0.06%
Investment Fund Index, PIX         3,967.61          +4.70             +0.12%
Bond Index, BIO                      123.21          -0.03             -0.02%

Dec 7, 2005, 13:19 mh/ap/arh/eho