ISEQ nudges 1.72 points to 5409.24

SHARES in Dublin treaded water yesterday, with the ISEQ index nudging ahead 1.72 points to close at 5409.24.

One of the main movers of the day was Elan, strengthening 16c to €20.26.

The financial stocks were mixed. Bank of Ireland advanced 5c to €10.63, while Allied Irish Bank slipped 5c to €12.22. Anglo Irish Bank remained steady at €12.90 while Irish Life & Permanent dropped 5c to close at €12.40.