Market recoups recent losses

The ISEQ Index recouped a good portion of the losses it suffered over the last number of days, mirroring trends across Europe and the US.

The Dublin Exchange closed up 148.02 points to 9,505.11 at the closing bell.

Financial stocks were stronger overall with AIB and Bank of Ireland climbing 62c and 34c to €21.32 and €15.93 respectively. Anglo Irish gained 24c to €16.04. &

CRH climbed 64c to €36.26 as figures revealed that Dutch DIY sector sales grew by 5.5% in April, Grafton gained 12c to €11.14 and Kingspan added 8c to €20.23