ISEQ finishes almost 4% up

The ISEQ index of Irish shares closed at 2,048.36 this evening, an increase of 84.02 points or 4.28%.

There was mixed news for the major banks, AIB was down 8c to 34c, Bank of Ireland also fell, 1c to 18c, but Irish Life & Permanent increased 19c to 91c.