Elan and financials pull market higher

SHARES in Dublin ended in positive territory as Elan and the financials led the advance.

The ISEQ rebounded 29.35 points to 6508.64 at the closing bell.

It was a mixed day of trading in the banking sector. AIB eased 2c to €15.45, while rivals Bank of Ireland added 4c to €12.50. In the second line, Irish Life and Permanent shed 8c, while Anglo Irish jumped 25c.