ISEQ marginally down at midday

The ISEQ index of Irish shares was down 6.98 points to 2,677.27 in early trading, a drop of 0.26%.

Ryanair was among the fallers, slipping 14c or 3.39% to €3.99 despite posting half-year profits up 17% and saying full-year earnings were likely to exceed previous guidance.