ISEQ edging up

The ISEQ index of Irish shares was marginally up in early trading this morning, gaining 8 points to 2,454.44 by 11.50am.

Notable movers included research and development company Icon, jumping 1.21 to 11.70; Kerry Group, up 28c to 15.60; builders' merchants Grafton, rising 20c to 2.59; Merrion Pharmaceuticals, rising 15c to 3.15; C&C, cheering 13c to 1.71, and Elan Corp, up 4c to 4.51.