ISEQ in the red

The ISEQ index of shares fell back from yesterday's gains, losing 29.70 points to close at 7351.81.

The financials had a large part to play in the slump as Anglo Irish was the only bank to see its stock rise, a modest 5c increase to €11.45. Bank of Ireland had the largest fall of 36c to €13.64 with AIB down 16c to €18.14 and Irish Life & Permanent down 10c to €18.40.