Mercator Bid Euphoria Continues to Push Blue Chips Higher

Ljubljana, 6 April - Spurred by London-based Altima Partner's bid for nearly 25% of the company, shares of retailer Mercator added another 2.35% on Thursday to help lead the big name heavy SBI TOP index 14.04 points higher to 1,067.53. The SBI 20 benchmark index was up 1.49% as the majority of blue chips continue to ride a wave of optimism from the Mercator bid.

Benchmark Index, SBI 20                 4,692.35 pts    +68.99 pts         +1.49%
Slovenian Blue Chip Index (SBI TOP)     1,067.53        +14.04             +1.33%
Investment Fund Index, PIX              4,013.66        +44.65             +1.12%
Bond Index, BIO                           119.37         +0.01             +0.01%
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