Elan powers market advance

SHARES in the Irish market advanced for the first day in three with Elan the main catalyst.

The ISEQ added 20.73 points to 6544.70 at close.

In the financial sector, Bank of Ireland said the company’s trading environment continues to be positive. However, the share price finished 5c softer at €13.35. AIB fell 4c to €17.63 while Anglo-Irish and Irish Life and Permanent both dropped, down 7c and 5c respectively.