ISEQ surges ahead

The ISEQ index of Irish shares closed trading today on a high note climbing 66.12 points to 8691.93.

The good news was spread evenly among most of the major financial institutions. Anglo Irish Bank moved up 8c to €14.32 while Bank of Ireland climbed 10c to €16.55. IL&P managed to increase its standing also, though at a slower rate, climbing just 5c to €19.10.