ISEQ enjoys positive day’s trading

The Irish Stock Exchange enjoyed a buoyant day’ strading today, the ISEQ index jumping 73.29 points to 8348.53 by close of business.

The financial sector led the way, with Allied Irish Bank (up 48c to €21.09) and Anglo Irish Bank (up 30c to €13.55) leading the way. Bank of Ireland showed a modest 5c increase to €15.25, with Irish Life & Permanent shedding just 4c to €19.65.