ISEQ loses ground in early trading

The ISEQ index of Irish shares this morning surrendered some of the gains achieved in yesterday's rally, falling 73.66 points or 2.29% to 3,143.61 by 11.30am.
Financial stocks were among the losers, with AIB shedding 9c to €1.29, Bank of Ireland down 5c to €1.63 and Irish Life & Permanent 14c off at €2.57.