Financials lead market higher

SHARES in the Irish market finished on a high with the ISEQ adding 30.28 points to close at 5640.61.

The financials were back in favour from Thursdays losses with Bank of Ireland looking strong on €10.90, advancing 5c with €3.2m shares traded. Anglo-Irish was the leading bank with a jump of 45c to €15.20, Irish Life & Permanent were also positive on €13.11, edging 11c. AIB shed 4c to €13.46 on account of some profit taking.

Irish Drug-maker Elan were up 5c to €18.95.

Elsewhere Budget Carrier Ryanair were trading flat on €4.05, up 3c. Food Group IAWS finished at €10.20, 20c better, while Glanbia dropped 5c to €2.55.