ISEQ rises for fourth day running

The Dublin ISEQ Index posted gains for the fourth day in succession yesterday, to close 18.58 higher at 4774.24.

This follows the trend of both the US and European indices, which also recorded gains.

Irish banks led the charge again today, with heavyweights AIB and Bank of Ireland both edging ahead with gains of 13 cents, and 2 cents respectively.