Buoyant ISEQ breaks 3,000 mark

THE ISEQ index broke the 3,000 mark yesterday to end up 84.83 points at 3037.07, in line with European and world bourses.

Markets rallied as strong interest for Spanish and French bonds soothed worries over the eurozone debt crisis.

In the financial sector, Bank of Ireland added 1.2c to 10.4c. AIB gained 0.5c to 6.4c. Irish Life & Permanent increased 0.4c to 3c, while insurance group FBD Holdings dipped 10c to €7.10.