ISEQ set to reach record level

THE Irish stockmarket is on course to end the year on a record close today after hitting fresh highs yesterday.

The ISEQ index touched 7,360 at one stage - nearly 28% more than the low hit in April of this year. Since the beginning of January, the index has gained 18%.

And the market is expected to rise further next year with the country’s top companies set to report record earnings.