Shares of Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of The Royal Gazette, went up $1.70, or 32.07 per cent, on The Royal Gazette/BSX Index.

The move came after 33,066 shares sold, moving the stock price to $7.

Utilities firm Ascendant stayed at $5.60 after 19,400 shares changed hands.

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index ended the day up 2.21 points, or 0.17 per cent, at 1,276.3.

The BSX Insurance Index ended the day up 8.62 points, or 0.52 per cent, at 1,664.52.