Encouraging gains for ISEQ

The value of Irish swelled today, as the ISEQ index jumped 104.5 points to finish on 6593.78.

The financials were among the best performers, with Irish Life and Permanent leading the way, climbing 59c to €10.68. Bank of Ireland (up 32c to €9.80) and Anglo Irish Bank (up 12c to €9.57) also did well. Allied Irish Banks inched up 6c to €14.05.