ISEQ up at market close

The ISEQ-index of Irish shares experienced a surge this afternoon up 36.78 points to 7165.47.

The financial big guns performed well with AIB soaring an impressive 50c to €15.30. Bank of Ireland didn't do as well up a mere 4c to €10.37 with Irish Life and Permanent gaining a modest 6c to €14.26. Anglo Irish Bank bucked the positive trend falling 14c to €10.06.