Ireland’s ISEQ rose 27% in 2009 - - back to April 1997 level; Index at 30% of 2007 peak; CRH at 34% of market
Jan 1st, 2010 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
Ireland's ISEQ share index rose 27% to 2,975 in 2009, compared with a 66% slump in 2008. The measure is back to April 1997 levels and is now at 30% of the February 2007 record peak. Global building materials supplier CRH accounts for 34% of Irish market capitalisation.