Stock market index sheds half a percent

Ljubljana, 13 March - The SBI TOP index of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange lost 0.48% to close at 2,001.80 points on Thursday. Insurer Sava was the only big name to post a gain (+0.82%), while the fuel retailer Petrol (-1.16%) was the biggest loser. The drug maker Krka was the most coveted item, accounting for more than half of total turnover of EUR 1.62 million.