MBT shares higher after Nasdaq debut

5/2/2003

Shares of MBT Financial Corp., of Monroe, rose nearly 3 percent yesterday in their first day of trading on the Nasdaq National Market.

Stock of the company that owns Monroe Bank & Trust closed at $17.75, up 45 cents. The firm, which previously traded on the over-the-counter market ranged from $17.40 to $18 during the day. About 19,300 shares exchanged hands.