SBI 20 on the Gaining Side Again

Ljubljana, 2 March - Big gains posted by retailer Mercator, drug maker Krka, oil traders Petrol and Istrabenz, and brewer Pivovarna Lasko helped the bourse rebound after a lackluster Monday, although some blue chips saw significant losses. The benchmark SBI 20 index gained 0.62 percent on Tuesday (25.50 points), to close at 4,138.77. Below is a roundup of indices on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange following today's trading:

Benchmark Index, SBI 20            4,138.77 pts    +25.50 pts         +0.62%
Investment Fund Index, PIX         3,861.54        +29.04             +0.76%
Free Market Index, IPT             3,721.29        +22.44             +0.61%
Bond Index, BIO                      116.87        + 0.06             +0.05%
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