Markets Update: Molten Ventures leads Irish exchange higher

The Irish stock exchange saw a modest increase by lunchtime on Monday, as stocks across Europe fluctuated throughout morning trade.

The ISEQ is trading up 0.30 per cent to 8,247.75 by 12:30pm, with Molten Ventures leading the exchange higher, up 5.04 per cent to €2.92 per share.

FBD Holding, Ires Reit and Flutter saw, albeit smaller, increases, rising 1.82 per cent, 1.45 per cent and 1.31 per cent respectively.

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