US corporate results fuel market rally

IRISH stocks rose yesterday, helped higher

CRH added 2.6% to €13.65, Grafton Group gained 12c to €3.50 and Kingspan was 7% stronger at €2.30. The main financials saw Bank of Ireland climb 2.8% to €10.85 and Allied Irish Bank rise 20c to €13.50. The food stocks were weaker as IAWS slipped 10c to €7.40, Kerry Group dropped 5c to €13.20 and Glanbia eased 4c to €1.43.