Singapore market starts on a weak note

Singapore market has started the week on a soft note after Wall Street ended weak on Friday, as investors continued to be apprehensive over the sustainability of European public debt.

Straits Times Index fell 0.52 percent or 14.71 points to 2,840.50.

Over all, losers beat gainers at seven to one in a 120.8-million share volume valued at $117.2 million.

Among the top decliners are Jardine C&C, Noble Group, SIA, Keppel Corp, Haw Pa and Semb Corp.