Market gains but financials slip

The ISEQ Index climbed higher yesterday despite opening in negative territory on a day which saw a number of key listed companies announcing earnings results.

The exchange finished 24.02 points ahead to 3,732.79 on the day.

Financial stocks were in decline overall with Bank of Ireland losing 0.2c to 13.5c and AIB down 0.1c to 6.4c. Permanent TSB Group bucked the trend however gaining 0.4c to 3.7c. Insurer FBD Holdings shed 16c to €12.20.