ISEQ rises in line with Europe

The ISEQ index posted a rise of 0.32 points to 2,661.87 in line with European stocks.

The euro rose from a one-month low versus the dollar yesterday and top-rated government debt fell. Elsewhere, world stocks held above a three-week low on hopes that new governments being formed in Italy and Greece could help avoid a eurozone break-up.

In the financial sector, Bank of Ireland slipped 0.4c to 8.6c. AIB added 0.1c to 8c. Irish Life & Permanent remained at 3.2c, while insurance group FBD Holdings tacked on 20c to €6.50.