ISEQ weighed down by construction, financial stocks

The ISEQ in Dublin closed down 16 points, or 0.31%, to 5284 this evening, on losses in some of the bigger stocks.

Anglo dipped 17c to €14.00, AIB was down 3c to €13.62 and BOI was 14c lighter at €11.63. Irish L&P was the only gainer in this sector, up 10c to €14.00. In response to takeover speculation the bank today issued a statement saying that neither the company, nor anyone acting on its behalf, has been involved in any talks with representatives with Halifax Bank of Scotland.