Jurys leads ISEQ revival

Takeover target Jurys Doyle Group led the way with a 39c rise to €18.91 in a positive day for the Irish index of shares today.

The ISEQ finished the day at 6719.35 after a rise of 33 points.

Oil companies were among the beneficiaries with Dragon Oil going up by eight cents to €2.65 while Tullow Oil climbed 13c to €3.66.

The financials joined in the positive mood with AIB recording the largest increase, up 19c to €17.70, and Irish Life and Permanent up 10c to €15.10. Bank of Ireland and Anglo Irish Bank had more modest rises of 8c and one cent to €12.90 and €10.96 respectively.

Construction companies also had a good days trading with McInerney climbing 15c to €8.05 and Grafton Group rising 12c to €8.55.

Other shares to benefit from the positive mood were Paddy Power, up 20c to €14.60, IAWS, up 15c to €11.58, and Elan, up 10c to €6.75.

The only blip came from shipping group Irish Continental who saw their share price slump 20c to €9.70.