Market gains to break 5600 mark

THE ISEQ index continued to gain yesterday and broke through the 5600 mark for the first time this year.

The main financial stocks were the main catalyst as the market advanced 30.15 points to 5615.58.

Bank of Ireland which was subject to a broker upgrade rose 15c to 11.40, while AIB strengthened 11c to 13.41 with over five million shares traded. Anglo Irish Bank touched the 15 mark but settled at 14.93, 26c stronger.