ISEQ soars by 3%

The value of Irish shares grew by more than 3% today, as the ISEQ index finished up 85.30 points on 2,913.29.

The financials all gained ground. Irish Life and Permanent led the way, climbing 11c to €1.59. Allied Irish Banks (up 8c to 94c) and Bank of Ireland (up 8c to 94c) also did well.