Blue Chips Plunge Again

Ljubljana, 28 September - Slovenian blue chips plunged for a second day in a row on Wednesday as investor uncertainty about planned tax changes continued to plague the market. The SBI 20 benchmark index fell 84.31 points to 4,301.58, although there were signs in late trading that bargain hunters had arrived. Below is a roundup of major indices on the LJSE following today's trading:

Benchmark Index, SBI 20            4,301.58 pts      -84.31 pts         -1.92%
Investment Fund Index, PIX         3,913.66          -84.03             -2.10%
Bond Index, BIO                      121.67           -0.05             -0.05%

Sept 28, 2005, 13:16 gj/eho