Irish Life and Permanenet PLC was among the main movers in ISEQ-trading today, on the back of a positive trading statement, which predicted earnings growth in line with market expectations.
The statement said key economic drivers of the business continue to be positive and the first six months of 2004 is expected to show a combination of strong volume growth, tighter margins and effective cost management..
Meanwhile, AIB was up 2 cent to €12.57, while Bank of Ireland fell one cent to €10.94 and Anglo Irish Bank saw a two-cent growth to €12.95.
CRH saw a nine-cent surge to €17.95.