Plunge sees ISEQ near 3,000 mark

A 74.96-point loss saw the ISEQ move dangerously close to the psychologically significant 3,000 mark today, finishing on 3,001.82.
The banks all lost some ground. Irish Life and Permanent fell 4c to €1.65. Both Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland fell 3c to 75c and €1 respectively.