Financials down on profit-taking
The financials fell to profit-taking. Irish Life and Permanent dropped for a second day in succession, closing 23c weaker at €12.50. Bank of Ireland lost 11c to €10.82 while Allied Irish Bank slipped 5c to €12.50. Positive was Anglo Irish Bank adding 10c to €12.88.
Construction group CRH gave up 14c to €17.01 after competitor Hanson said in a trading statement that first half earnings will decline when compared to the same period last year. C&C Group continued its recent advance to finish at €2.50. Other movers included Elan Corporation, up 81c to €19.10 while Greencore eased 1c to €3.15.
