ISEQ makes up some lost ground

THE ISEQ Index made up some of the lost ground from earlier in the week, closing up 42.86 points at 2,234.99.

Bargain hunters were to the fore again as AIB enjoyed another positive day. The stock finished up 5c (almost 9%) at 62c. On the other hand, Bank of Ireland endured a miserable day, falling 6c to 31c, while Irish Life & Permanent progressed 4c to €1.44.

In the construction sector, CRH jumped 90c to €17.83. As further details of the US infrastructure package emerge, it looks increasingly positive for CRH, the biggest supplier of raw materials into the US highway market.