Bright start for ISEQ

The Irish Stock exchange was in upbeat mood this morning, as the ISEQ index showed a 37.39-point increase to 7538.68 by midday.

The financials reflected the general trend, with all but Anglo Irish Bank (down 1c to €11.44) on the rise. Irish Life & Permanent was the best performer, climbing 25c to €18.05. Allied Irish Bank also did well, up 14c to €18.98, with Bank of Ireland inching up 7c to €14.07.