points, or 2.96 percent, last week.

Four financial institutions' issues fell.

The leading decliner was Bermuda Commercial Bank, whose stock closed down 17.65 percent, or 75 cents, at $4.25 -- 52-week low. The decline came despite a healthy profit increase announced a week earlier.

Bank of Bermuda, the most heavily weighted part of the index, dropped 87.5 cents closing at $17.125 while Bank of Butterfield was down 25 cents at $9.50.

Bermuda Home preferred was down $1 at $10.50 on low volume. Home's common stock gained 25 cents closing at $6.75.

In other trading, Bermuda Computer Services fell $1.50 to $10.25, while TeleBermuda and Belco each gained 25 cents, closing at $8.25 and $19.50 respectively.

Telco traded unchanged.

WEEKLY SUMMARY Biggest gain (%): Bermuda Home ( 3.7%) Biggest loss (%): Bermuda Commercial Bank (-17.65%) Highest volume (shares): Bank of Bermuda (15,350) Lowest volume (shares): Bermuda Home pref. (14)