ISEQ up 27.06 points on back of construction company statements

News from builders merchant Grafton that they expect 2004 trading to be in line with expectations sent up their share price by 38 cent this morning, to €9.05.

Shares at Grafton acquisition target Heiton Holdings remained level at €7.70 on the back of Grafton's comment to day that Heiton performed strongly during its six-month interim period up to October 2004.