Strong start for ISEQ

The ISEQ index had performed well in early trading this morning, gaining 79.65 points to 6,303.63 by 11.15am today.

The financials all did well, particularly Irish Life & Permanent, which gained 30c to €12.90. Allied Irish Bank (up 20c to €13.67), Anglo Irish Bank (up 15c to €8.85) and Bank of Ireland (up 14c to €9.83) all showed positive movement.