The great thing about the protesting gene is that it takes credit for even the most tenuous apparent victories, writes Terry Prone

The ISEQ index of shares got off to a positive start to the week this morning as it added 38.39 to stand at 7189.1 in early trading.

Fruit and vegetable distributor Fyffes was today reaping the rewards of strong trading in Europe as it reported a 57% hike in underlying profits.

Fruit and vegetable distributor Fyffes today said trading in continental Europe had been so fruitful that the City should pencil in higher profits.