Positive early trading for ISEQ

The Irish Stock Exchange enjoyed an upbeat morning’s trading today, gaining 28.03 points to 9606.04 by midday.

A positive trading statement from Irish Life & Permanent at the institution’s agm today saw the bank’ shares soar 38c to €19.80. The rest of the financials did moderately well, with Bank of Ireland performing best, up 10c to €16.42. Allied Irish Bank (up 4c to €22.43) and Anglo Irish Bank (up 2c to €16.38) enjoyed modest gains.