points to close yesterday at 1,341.49 on a volume of 17,243 shares valued at $174,440.

Six issues traded, three gaining, one declining, and two unchanged in value.

Bermuda Home gained $1.13 to close at $9.88. The company's preferred shares traded unchanged at $11.63. Bank of Butterfield gained 13 cents to close at $14. Bank of Bermuda gained 38 cents to close at $28.88. Bermuda Commercial Bank traded unchanged at $5.13 on a volume of 10,000. Belco Holdings fell 25 cents to close at $23.75.