European markets in positive mood

It was a positive start to December across European markets as most started the month fractionally ahead.

However, the Iseq bucked the trend to shed 1.69 points to close at 3,288.58.

It was a mixed day for the Irish financials, AIB and Permanent TSB adding 0.01c to close on 5.4c and 2.1c, Bank of Ireland fell 0.02c to close on 11c.