Market up as world bourses rally

THE ISEQ index started the new week in positive territory, to close up 28.80 points at 2,549.24.

World markets continued their rally, as investors returned to the market on the lookout for bargains.

In the financial sector, Bank of Ireland added 0.1c to 9.6c. AIB slipped 0.2c to 6.6c. Irish Life & Permanent advanced 0.4c to 3.4c, while insurance group FBD Holdings dipped 5c to 6.20.