Positive early trading for ISEQ
The Irish Stock Exchange enjoyed an upbeat morning’s trading today, gaining 28.03 points to 9606.04 by midday.
A positive trading statement from Irish Life & Permanent at the institution’s agm today saw the bank’ shares soar 38c to €19.80. The rest of the financials did moderately well, with Bank of Ireland performing best, up 10c to €16.42. Allied Irish Bank (up 4c to €22.43) and Anglo Irish Bank (up 2c to €16.38) enjoyed modest gains.
There was some strong growth in the construction sector, with Grafton climbing 20c to €11.70. Kingspan (up 15c to €21.20) and CRH (up 12c to €34.50) were not far behind.
DCC saw the biggest gain of the day, jumping 45c to €25.40. The only significant loss was endured by FBD, which shed 20c to €39.25.
