ISEQ up almost 5%

The value of Irish Stock Exchange increased by almost 5% today, as the ISEQ index soared 121.70 points to 2,622.05.

After announcing a huge management clearout, shares in AIB were up 15c to 96c. Bank of Ireland was up 11c to 77c, with Irish Life and Permanent up 6c to €1.93.