ISEQ sees small gain

The ISEQ index of Irish shares is marginally up on its opening level, having seen a rise of 2.65 points.

In the financial sector, three of the heavy-hitters were among the most-traded stocks today. Bank of Ireland was down 10c to €14.75. AIB saw a 7c increase to €18.92 while Anglo Irish Bank was up 5c to €13.28. Irish Life and Permanent, meanwhile, fell 5c to €20.30.