ISEQ shows small decline
The ISEQ index slumped 33.85 points to 8651.13 by close of business today.
It was a mixed day for the financials, with Irish Life & Permanent the best performer, jumping 16c to €19.23. Anglo Irish Bank inched forward 1c to €14.18, with Allied Irish Bank (down 13c to €21.62) and Bank of Ireland (down 5c to €15.99) both losing ground.
The construction sector showed a similar trend, with Abbey climbing 10c to €9.65, but CRH slumping 15c to €27.50.
There was some good news on the exchange, with DCC performing well, soaring 1.30 to €23.30. Irish Continental Group was another significant mover, registering an 18c boost to €13.26.
Elsewhere, many companies suffered a decline, particularly Elan, who dropped 25c to €10.70. The food sector failed to lift the exchange, with both Glanbia (down 10c to €2.85) and Kerry Group (down 7c to €19.15). FBD also saw a day of decline, dropping 17c to €39.83, along with Tullow Oil (down 15c to €6.20).
Shares in Aer Lingus crept down 1c to €2.72, whilst shares in rival Ryanair lifted 3c to €9.45.
