ISEQ ends trade up more than 3%

THE Irish index of Irish shares ended its first day’s trading of the new year up 3.12% having closed down 0.31% on 31 December and 66% lower for the year.

Dublin’s ISEQ gained yesterday with drugs firm Elan up over 8.7% to close at €4.53.

Ryanair recorded good gains also, rising over 6% on the day to close at €3.15.