These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

The Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX:ABC) share price and the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week…

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Despite a reasonably positive finish to the week, trade war concerns dragged the S&P/ASX 200 index down 25 points or 0.4% for the week to 6310.9 points.

Whilst this was disappointing, spare a thought for shareholders of the shares listed below which were the worst performers on the benchmark index last week:

The Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX: ABC) share price was the worst performer on the ASX 200 last week with an 18% decline. Investors sold the construction products company's shares last week after it released a disappointing market update. Due partly to the further softening of demand for construction materials in the residential market, Adelaide Brighton's profits are expected to fall between 10% and 15% in FY 2019. This result appears to have weighed on others in the sector, leading to the NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price falling 13.5% and the Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX: EHL) share price dropping 12% over the period.

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price wasn't far behind with a decline of 15%. The integrated grain company came under pressure after the release of its half year results. Due partly to the drought in eastern Australia, GrainCorp posted a disappointing statutory net loss of $59 million in the first half. This compares to a statutory profit after tax of $36 million in the prior corresponding period. And although the market was forecasting GrainCorp to post a loss, this was notably worse than expected.

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price was a poor performer last week with a decline of 11.5%. The wine company's shares dropped lower amid trade war concerns and news that its CEO had sold a significant number of shares. According to a change of director's interest notice, Michael Clarke sold 400,000 ordinary shares on market for a total consideration of just under $6.9 million. Whilst it is disappointing to see a CEO sell such a large number of shares, he does still have plenty of skin in the game with a holding of 1,795,445 Treasury Wine Estates shares and 1,252,451 performance rights.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Treasury Wine Estates Limited. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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