ISEQ up 4%

The value of Irish shares soared 4%, as the ISEQ index of Irish shares finished the day 112.09 points ahead on 2,923.82.
The financial sector enjoyed a much-needed recovery after some recent volatility. Bank of Ireland enjoyed the biggest climb in the sector, shooting up 34c to €1.75. Irish Life and Permanent was up 32c to €4.65 and Allied Irish Banks improved 24c to €1.69.