Market slumps on poor performances

THE DUBLIN market suffered further losses yesterday as the gains experienced last week now seem like a distant memory.

The index plummeted 163.40 points on the back of weak performances from the financial and construction sectors, to finish the session at 6,882.48.

The construction sector experienced another poor day as CRH declined 27c to €24.08. Kingspan gave up 63c to €13.70 and Grafton Group greeted the bell 33.9c in negative territory at €5.61.