Shares of Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd fell 5.6 percent today to lead the local stock market lower.

The company, which owns The Royal Gazette, as well as commercial printing, real estate and retail interests, dipped 50 cents to $8.50 on the trading of 200 shares.

There was substantial trading in Butterfield Bank, with 516,300 of the bank’s shares trading as the price remained unchanged on $1.49.

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index fell 0.58 points, or 0.05 percent, to close on 1,202.92.

Volume was 516,500 shares and turnover was $758,689.

The BSX Insurance Index climbed 13.89 points, or 0.97 percent, to close on 1,450.97.