Modest gains despite positive news
The Dublin Exchange closed 19.68 points up at 7,526.86.
AIB announced better-than-expected results in the interim statement and the share price rose 29c to €19.22. There was a knock-on to Bank of Ireland’s share price, seeing the stock rise 16c to €13.96. Anglo Irish fell 3c to €11.39 and Irish Life & Permanent added 10c to €18.15.