ISEQ up as financials show gains
05/04/2005 - 17:47:07The financials led the way today as the ISEQ index of shares closed up 34.85 points at 6065.79.
AIB made the biggest gains, adding 16c to close at €16.28. Anglo Irish wasn't far behind, adding 12c to €19.72, while Bank of Ireland gained 5c to close at €12.50.
Irish Life & Permanent continued the trend, closing up 8c at €13.75.
Financial services group IFG closed down 5c at €0.98 as it announced losses before tax of €1.4m last year. In addition, goodwill of €7.4m has been written off in relation to the closure of the group's pension release business.
Insurance group FBD fared well today, adding 35c to €21.75. Building materials group CRH was up 18c to €20.38.
