Stock Market Upbeat

Ljubljana, 30 December - The SBI TOP blue chip index of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange gained 2.29% to 655.66 points on Monday, as most major names posted solid gains at the outset of a new holiday-shortened week. Drug maker Krka soared 5.26% to EUR 60 on volumes of EUR 2.5m, while total daily volumes topped EUR 3.1m.