Iseq makes gains in mixed day for markets across Europe

Yesterday was a mixed day for European bourses as Germany, France and Ireland led the way. The Dax continued its recent solid run and the Iseq and Cac40 followed the trend

The Ftse was slightly down. The Iseq index finished the day up 27.40 points at 4,997.87.

Bank stocks also had a mixed day as AIB dropped over 8% or 0.7c to 7.4c as the stock continued to sell off. Bank of Ireland gained 0.4c to 31.5c, while Permanent TSB Group was up 0.1c to 6.3c.