The Royal Gazette/Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) closed at 5,036.61 yesterday.

In total 34,200 shares were traded, valued at $0.58 million and the Index rose 0.6 percent, or 30 points.

The Argus Group saw its share price rise seven percent, or $1.20, after 10,700 shares were traded. It closed the day at $16.95.

Meanwhile fellow insurer BF&M saw its share price drop $1.70 or 8.1 percent after 1,200 shares were traded. It finished the day at $19.25.

Belco Holdings saw a net change of 50 cents or 2.5 percent after 500 shares swapped hands. The utility company finished the day with a share price of $20.50.