The BLOM Stock Index (BSI) went up by 0.07%, on Thursday, to 1,185.50 points, broadening its year-to-date gains to 1.30%. In the real estate sector, Solidere shares class “A” dropped by 0.26% to close the session at $11.59 while class “B” shares gained 2.19% to end at $11.67. In the banking sector, BLOM Bank listed shares and Byblos Bank preferred shares 2008 declined by 0.41% and 0.30% to settle at $9.66 and $100.70, respectively. Meanwhile, Bank of Beirut preferred shares classes “E” and “H” and Bank Audi listed and GDR shares traded with no change in price.