two issues advanced in trading of 8,962 shares, valued at $157,226.25.

In the banking sector, Bank of Bermuda closed unchanged at $34.50 on a volume of 1,253; Bank of Bermuda warrants rose 25 cents to $10.25 on trading of 647; and, Bank of N.T. Butterfield closed unchanged at $18 on a volume of 5,062.

The only other issue trading was Staples Holdings Ltd. 10% Pref., which closed up $0.125 at $8.125 on a volume of 2,000.