Photograph: Roman NurutdinovTech stocks tumbled on Wall Street as renewed fears about AI backers’ debts gripped investors, while European markets had a more mixed day. DublinInsulation and building materials group Kingspan fell 1.86 per cent to €73.95. Dealers noted that rivals such as Denmark’s Rockwool also slipped on Wednesday while building materials shares struggled. In the same industry, ingredients and convenience foods group Kerry edged up 0.6 per cent to €76.60 following after its shares slipped last week. LondonIrish building materials giant CRH shed 3.2 per cent to close at 9,184 pence sterling as investors turned against its industry on Wednesday.

Source: The Irish Times December 17, 2025 22:52 UTC