Market maintains resurgence

THE ISEQ Index continued its recent upward trend as AIB and Independent News & Media proved catalysts for the market. The Dublin exchange added 31.93 to close at 9,599.72.

AIB stormed 21c higher to €23.06 while Bank of Ireland gained 5c to €17.62. Anglo Irish fell 15c to €16.15, and Irish Life & Permanent moved 3c ahead to €21.50.

CRH climbed 15c to €31.75 while Kingspan lost 22c to finish at €20.33 and Grafton inched 3c up to €12.43.