ISEQ Index closes marginally lower

THE ISEQ Index of shares closed marginally down yesterday, falling 15.48 points to 4155.15.

Markets across Europe finished the day higher, but traded in very low volumes in the session before the Easter holiday.

The financial sector had a mixed day. First Active gained 3.96% to 5.25 to climb for successive days on news the proposed cash payment will be made on June 13, subject to High Court approval.