Heavyweights hit by profit-taking

THE Dublin market opened in negative territory and continued to struggle throughout the day shedding 40.99 points to close at 5645.74.

The main heavyweight stocks were worst hit as holders opted to ditch their shares through profit taking.

Amongst the financials, Bank of Ireland was hit hardest losing 26c to €11.12. AIB went against the trend, adding 5c to €13.60. Anglo Irish shares traded solidly at €14.83, up 1c.