Financials turn in solid performance

THE ISEQ index of Irish shares bucked the trend of European markets closing marginally lower

The financial sector performed solidly. Anglo Irish Bank advanced for the fifth day in succession gaining 0.97% to €7.28. Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Bank also edged higher by 1.45% and 0.14% to €11.20 and €14.25 respectively. Elsewhere, Glanbia and Ryanair were notable movers. Glanbia dropped 1.38% to €1.43 while negative investment sentiment saw Ryanair fall 3.83% to €6.02.