Krka Boom Not Enough to Inspire Market

Ljubljana, 20 March - Drug maker Krka gained nearly 1% to hit a new all-time high on Monday, but that was not enough to lift the other blue chips on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange (LJSE). With loseing stocks outnumbering winners by 3-to-1, the SBI 20 benchmark index dropped 13.53 points to 4,485.25. Below is a roundup of indices on the LJSE following today's trading:

Benchmark Index, SBI 20            4,485.25 pts  -13.54 pts         -0.30%
Investment Fund Index, PIX         3,802.32       -0.43             -0.01%
Bond Index, BIO                      120.23       -0.54             -0.45%

Mar 20, 2006, 13:34 gj/eho