Upturn heralds ISEQ fourth quarter

THE ISEQ began the fourth quarter of the year with a modest recovery, closing up 11.64 to 4499.02.

Financials had a mixed day with Bank of Ireland the main mover, finishing up 8c while rivals Allied Irish Bank dropped to 12.55. The trend continued as Anglo Irish closed in positive territory, up 1c, while Irish Life and Permanent shed 2c.

Construction giant CRH rose 3c, while concrete manufacturer Readymix performed solidly rising 10c to 1.80.