ISEQ soars at market close

The ISEQ index of Irish shares soared this evening, gaining 156 points to close at 4,359.98.

It was positive news all round with each of the financial heavyweights increasing their share prices. AIB lead the way, up 32c to €8.22. Irish Life and Permanent jumped 18c to €5.25 with Bank of Ireland up 9c to €5.26. Anglo Irish Bank also had a slight gain of just 7c to €5.40.