ISEQ charges ahead

The ISEQ charged ahead this morning climbing 39.84 points to 8595.36 as most listed financials reported increases following the bank holiday weekend.

Bank of Ireland and AIB both surged forward recording an18c and 20c climb to €15.83 and €21.32 respectively. Anglo Irish Bank and IL&P also moved into positive territory, albeit at a slightly slower pace. IL&P managed to inch up by 11c to €19.13 while Anglo Irish Bank crept up 7c to €14.07.