Markets unmoved by Treaty rejection

The Irish electorate’s rejection of the Nice Treaty did not adversely affect the markets today, with the ISEQ index closing the…

The Irish electorate’s rejection of the Nice Treaty did not adversely affect the markets today, with the ISEQ index closing the day 15 points down at 6,357.53.

It was a day of mixed fortunes for the main financials with the AIB down 5 cents at euro 12.85 while Anglo Irish Bank was up 12 cents at euro 4.60.

Bank of Ireland remained flat at euro 11.30 despite being down earlier in the day.

Despite posting poor full-year results Eircom rose 2 cents to euro 1.30. The company’s board was still considering the various offers for its fixed line business.

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Ryanair closed the day some 49 cents down at euro 12.31 while Riverdeep closed 30 cents down at euro 5.50.

United Drug continued a positive week closing the day up 30 cents at euro 12.50