Kerry leads charge to all-time high

THE Dublin market surged to another all-time high yesterday, up 53.27 to 6551.80.

Grafton firmed 17c to €9.75 while Abbey added 10c. Sector leaders CRH gained a further 15c, as optimism in the US housing sector continues to be high.

Elsewhere, in the food sector, Kerry group jumped 55c to €18.30. IAWS, who raised their stake in National Toll Roads to over 20%, edged 13c higher.