ISEQ hits highest 2012 closing level

The ISEQ index made ground yesterday, adding 27.17 points to close the week at 3266.16.

This represents a gain of 2.4% on the previous week and the highest closing level in 2012.

Bank stocks were weak, with AIB and Bank of Ireland dropping 0.2c to 12.3c and 0.1c to 13.7c respectively. IL&P followed, slipping 0.2c to finish the week at 4.5c. Insurance group FBD Holdings was 30c ahead at 8.90.