Little movement for financials

The financials moved fractionally yesterday, with AIB the only loser, closing down 0.2c to 5.4c. Both Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB Group closed slightly ahead on 9.3c and 2.7c respectively. The ISE gained 29.26 to 3,256.49.

In construction, CRH and Grafton Group both had strong days, closing up 23c and 9c respectively to €14.10 and €3.35. Kingspan was down just less than a cent to €8.00.

The New York Stock Exchange will reopen at 1.30pm today, after being closed for two days due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy. This is the first time since 1888 that the New York Exchange closed for two consecutive days due to adverse weather.