ISEQ hovers above 6500 mark

The Dublin stock exchange has recovered from early losses to close up 20.73 at 6544.7.

Building materials group Grafton saw its share price tumble 18c to €9. The group earlier announced that trading for the first six months of the year was in line with market expectations. The building materials and DIY group said Heiton had performed ahead of last year’s levels since it was bought in January.