European equities up at Greek news

The Iseq index rose 11.85 points yesterday to close at 3,103.72.

European equities rose after opinion polls suggested Greece’s pro-bailout parties may be able to form a government. Spanish bond yields jumped after the government put forward a plan to bail out its fourth-largest lender, Bankia SA.

Bank of Ireland added 0.1c to 8.7c. AIB slipped 0.2c to 6.4c. Irish Life & Permanent dipped 0.5c to 3c, while insurance group FBD Holdings dropped 10c to €8.20.