points (1.06 percent) higher yesterday, closing at 1,603.84 on a share volume of 26,212, for a turnover of $462,210.

Three issues advanced as none other than just four bank stocks were traded.

The Bank of Bermuda share price closed 25 cents higher at $35.25 on a volume of 3,000 shares; the Bank of Butterfield finished 50 cents higher at $18 on trading of 16,605 shares; the Bermuda Commercial Bank closed unchanged at $5 on a volume of 1,700; and, Bermuda Home finished 50 cents higher at $10 on a volume of 4,907.