ISEQ soars after recent turmoil

The value of Irish shares rocketed by more than 3% today, as the ISEQ index saw an amazing 256.58 points to 8240.37.

The financials reflected the overall market trend, with Anglo Irish Bank leading the way, climbing an impressive 94c to €13.95. Irish Life & Permanent was not further behind, gaining 81c to €17.00. Allied Irish Bank (up 64c to €17.93) and Bank of Ireland (up 46c to €13.56) also had strong showings.