Iseq sees stock fall 74 points

The Dublin stock exchange saw its price fall 74.44 points this morning to stand at 8,316.04 by 11am.

The decrease was lead by beverage manufacturer C&C who announced a 33% fall in its operating profit for the six months of the year this morning. The drinks manufacturer reported profits of €67.9m for the period with revenue flat at €375.6m. They are currently down 47c to €5.55.