ISEQ bounces back

The Irish Stock Exchange recovered somewhat today after taking a hammering in recent sessions, closing up 70.55 points to 9452.37.

The financial sector performed strongly, with Anglo Irish Bank the only loser, inching down 3c to €16.32. Elsewhere, it was a good day for Irish Life & Permanent (up 29c to €19.14), Bank of Ireland (up 26c to €15.56) and Allied Irish Bank (up 23c to €21.27).