Shares rise on quiet trading day

WITH the US market closed for President’s Day, it was a relatively quiet day across Europe yesterday.

Shares in Dublin were up overall, with the ISEQ climbing 2.56 to 5043.60.

In construction, giants CRH dropped 7c, amid reports that the company is considering buying a 41% stake in Portuguese cement producer Secil. McInerney added 15c, ahead of today’s full-year results, while Heiton Group finished 2c stronger at €4.69.