ISEQ up over 2%

The ISEQ index of Irish shares closed up 64.48 points to 2,937.59 today, a rise of 2.24%.

The ISEQ index of Irish shares closed up 64.48 points to 2,937.59 today, a gain of 2.24%.

Among the risers, Aer Lingus added 5c to €0.94 after the airline today said it expected to at least break even in 2010. Also in the black were CRH, up 68c to €16.34; Smurfit Kappa, adding 31c to €7.70; Glanbia, up 11c to €3.26; Ryanair, lifting 10c to €4.05 and Kerry Group, up 39c to €24.65.