Surge for ISEQ

The ISEQ recovery continued apace today, shooting up 99.04 points to 9456.13 by 11.35am today.

The financial sector led the way, with all the main players contributing. Chief among them was Allied Irish Banks, who gained 36c to €21.06. Bank of Ireland was not too far behind, climbing 26c to €15.85. Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Life & Permanent were both up 23c to €16.03 and €18.65 respectively.