ISEQ keeps nose above water

The ISEQ index of Irish shares finished - just about - in positive territory today, up 2.45 points to 5661.53.

After confirmation today from Craigavon-based pharmaceutical Warner Chilcott, formerly known as Galen, that it has received an approach for a takeover of the company, stocks leapt up €1.39 to €10.96.

Elan continued a downward slide, to finish down 35 cent at €19.95.

There were downward trends - though less dramatic - for a range of other stocks too. AIB finished down one cent, as did C&C, Kingspan and Fyffes.

Glanbia was down two cent to €2.60.