ISEQ marginally down

The ISEQ index of Irish shares was marginally down in early trading this morning, shedding 6.80 points to 2,874.68 at 11.45am.
On the risers' board, Aer Lingus added 1c to €0.49 after revealing an 8.2% rise in passenger numbers for July. Also climbing were DIY group Grafton, up 5c to €3.30, and Smurfit Kappa, also up 5c, to €4.25.