issues fell and only one gained.

Staples preferred led declines dropping 75 cents to close at $8.

Other declines included Bermuda Home, Bank of Bermuda, BF&M preferred, Belco and Masters.

Bermuda Commercial Bank, the only gainer, closed up 37.5 cents at $4.625.

Devonshire Industries and Bermuda Government's 6.5 percent fixed income issue were unchanged.

The index was down 2.51 points to 929.96.

WEEKLY SUMMARY Biggest gain (%): Commercial Bank ( 8.1%) Biggest loss (%): Staples (-9.4%) Highest volume (shares): Bank of Butterfield (35,109)