ISEQ slips, but bank shares rise

THE ISEQ index dropped 10.47 points to close at 3,327.22.

Markets remained under pressure following concerns over fraud charges against Goldman Sachs.

In the financial sector, AIB added 5c to €1.55. Bank of Ireland tacked on 4c to €1.75. Irish Life & Permanent progressed 4c to €3.37, while insurance company FBD Holdings closed 6c stronger at 7.60. In the construction sector, CRH increased 5c to €19.65. Kingspan fell 5c to €7.15, while Grafton Group decreased 15c to €3.23.