declining bank sector stocks.

Five issues traded, three gaining, two declining on a volume of 3,191 shares valued at $46,526.88.

Staples Holdings Ltd. preferred shares rose 5 to $8 5 on a volume of 1,371.

TeleBermuda International rose 50 cents to $8 on a volume of 400. Belco Holdings rose 75 cents to $23.50 on a volume of 225.