through its 52 week high last week on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. In the week ending Friday, September 24, the stock rose $3.00 on Thursday to close at $32.50. The previous 52 week high was $32.00.

Bank of Bermuda stock fell $1.00 to finish at $31.50 and Bank of Bermuda Warrants also fell 50 cents to close at $8.00. Bank of Butterfield fell 15 cents to close at $16.50.

Kentucky Fried Chicken rose 75 cents to close at $4.50 while BF&M preference shares fell 25 cents to finish at $9.75. Island Press rose $1.50 to close at $4.50.

The index closed down 22.448 points to close at 1,542.24 on a volume of 84,257 shares worth $1,392,481.60.