The 'magnificent seven' tech stocks continue to drive the US market forward. Photograph: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images
European equities edged lower on Friday as investors absorbed mixed quarterly results and a benign euro zone inflation report that reinforced the European Central Bank’s view that price pressures remain contained.
Dublin
Irish shares ended in positive territory, with gains in banking shares outweighing the decline in heavyweights such as Kerry and Kingspan.
Bank of Ireland shares gained marginally, closing the day at €14.18, while AIB rose 1.5 per cent to finish the week at €7.98.
PTSB saw strong interest, with trading volume
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