ISEQ gains 90 points

The ISEQ index of Irish shares roared ahead as it added 90.10 points today to close at 5,540.62, after a number of heavy-hitters released results to the market.

Glanbia stock gained 8c to €2.50 despite an 11.8% fall in operating profits. Figures were down to €40.3m from €45.7m.