ISEQ makes biggest gain as European markets rally

IRELAND’S ISEQ index showed the highest growth yesterday in percentage terms among European stock exchanges, on what was a positive start to the week for international markets.

The ISEQ closed at 2,691 points — a 62 point/2.35% rise on Friday’s finish — boosted by good gains for the likes of CRH, Fyffes, DCC, Aryzta, Abbey, Dragon Oil, Paddy Power and Kerry Group.

However, yesterday also showed some significant fallers in Dublin, such as Tullow Oil, Donegal Creameries, FBD, Glanbia, Irish Continental Group (ICG) and recruitment specialist, CPL Resources.