ISEQ closes up reflecting global trend

THE ISEQ Index mirrored global markets in closing higher on the day. The Irish exchange was 111.25 up at 8,160.84.

The banks recovered somewhat with AIB up 17c at €17.85 and Bank of Ireland 10c stronger at €12.72. Anglo Irish also benefited from the sector’s buoyancy closing up 5c at €13.55 and Irish Life & Permanent added 37c to rest at €16.97.

Construction giant CRH gained 45c to €29.45 while Kingspan surged 86c to hit €18.10 and Grafton climbed 18c to €9.23.