Mixed morning for ISEQ
The ISEQ index edged up 9.04 points to 8015.36 by 11.45am in what was a morning of contrasting fortunes on Irish Stock Exchange.
There was little movement among the financials, except for Irish Life & Permanent, who fell 23c to €19.90. Allied Irish Banks and Anglo Irish Bank both creeped up 2c to €20.30 and €12.95 respectively. Bank of Ireland was unchanged at €14.95.
The uneven trend in the market was reflected in the construction sector, with CRH continuing its recent upward trend (climbing 33c to €26.93), whilst rival McInerney Holdings slid 10c to €11.75.
DCC enjoyed the biggest gain of the day so far, jumping 35c to €19.65. There was good news also for Paddy Power (up 10c to €14.25), Elan (up 18c to €12.63) and Tullow Oil (up 19c to €5.69).
Food companies IAWS and Kerry both shed 15c to €15.85 and €17.25 respectively.
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