Swiss Stocks Little Changed After Scotland Rejects Independence

(RTTNews) - Swiss stocks inched a bit higher Friday, staying near record highs amid little reaction to Scotland spurning independence from the U.K.

The Swiss Market Index rose 0.11 percent to 8,840.17, led by gains among Actelion and Swiss Re.

Cement maker Holcim shares were up 0.28 percent. Ireland's CRH may bid for the assets Holcim must sell ahead of their planned merger with Lafarge, according to a report.

Meyer Burger said board member Rudolf Guedel died. Shares rose 2.9 percent.

PubliGroupe said it had sold its stake in "Persoenlich" Verlags AG. Shares rose 1.8 percent.