CSO figures reveal decline in import and export tradeTRADE DECLINED in December as exports and imports fell during the month, new figures from the Central Statistics Office showed…Thu Feb 25 2010 - 00:00
Eircom warns of more cost cuttingEircom said today it will be forced to cut costs in the coming months as the Irish market failed to show improvementThu Feb 25 2010 - 00:00
Insurers warns of rising premiumsThe Irish Insurance Federation (IIF) has today warned of rising premiums in the wake of increased payouts caused by the extreme…Thu Feb 25 2010 - 00:00
APN sees net profits fall 34%AUSTRALIAN MEDIA company APN, in which Independent News and Media has a 32 per cent stake, said its net profit after tax fell…Wed Feb 24 2010 - 00:00
Sharp fall in foreign investment as multinational jobs declineFOREIGN DIRECT investment (FDI) in Ireland fell sharply in 2009, a new report has found, with job creation by foreign multinationals…Wed Feb 24 2010 - 00:00
Dublin Port reports rise in tradeTrade at Dublin Port rose for the second month in a row in January, sparking some optimism that there were some signs of recovery…Wed Feb 24 2010 - 00:00
Property market shows increased activityThere are hopes that renewed activity may be taking place in the property market after website MyHomeWed Feb 24 2010 - 00:00
Trade declines in DecemberTrade fell in December as both exports and imports declined during the month, new figures from the Central Statistics Office …Wed Feb 24 2010 - 00:00
18% who signed on got jobs - CSOJUST UNDER 18 per cent of those who signed on the Live Register in the first three months of 2009 got alternative employment …Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
African Diamonds upgrades deposit valueAfrican Diamonds has significantly upgraded the value of its diamond deposit in Botswana after a detailed revaluation process…Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
Profit falls at APNAustralian media company APN, in which Independent News and Media has a 32 per cent stake, said its net profit after tax fell…Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
Banks lose ground as European shares weakenIrish banks lost ground again today, as European banks bore the brunt of wider market weakness triggered by investor caution.Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
Sharp dip in foreign investmentForeign direct investment (FDI) in Ireland fell sharply in 2009, a new report has found, with job creation by foreign multinationals…Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
Online trading service unveiledAn Irish firm has unveiled a new online trading service aimed at both private and corporate investors.Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
Irish market a 'challenge' - KerryNet profit and business volumes rose at Kerry Group last year, but the Irish market remained challenging, the group said today…Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
Banks will need further capital - HonohanThe governor of the Central Bank has said Irish banks will need further capital after transferring loans to the National Asset…Mon Feb 22 2010 - 00:00
Iseq shows modest riseThe Iseq made modest gains this afternoon, despite continued weakness in banking shares.Mon Feb 22 2010 - 00:00
Just 18% get job after redundancyJust under 18 per cent of those who signed on the Live Register in the first three months of 2009 had secured alternative employment…Mon Feb 22 2010 - 00:00
Irish have finger on pulseA CORNER of Barcelona turned green for a few days, as the Ireland pavilion showcased some of the most innovative companies in…Fri Feb 19 2010 - 00:00
Sir Brian Stewart named as next C&C chairmanDRINKS GROUP C&C said yesterday it had appointed Sir Brian Stewart as chairman designate, to step into the role when current…Fri Feb 19 2010 - 00:00
Quirks keep diehards happyIN AMONG the stands showcasing mobile security and the latest handsets, there were a few more quirky items to be found.Fri Feb 19 2010 - 00:00
Pernod Ricard sales down in IrelandSALES OF Pernod Ricard’s brands in Ireland have declined as economic difficulties, a severe contraction in consumer confidence…Fri Feb 19 2010 - 00:00
Regulator fines Roscommon firm €5,000The Financial Regulator has fined a Roscommon financial provider €5,000 for breaching regulatory requirements on the sale of …Thu Feb 18 2010 - 00:00
C&C announces new chairmanDrinks group C&C said it has appointed Sir Brian Stewart as chairman designate, to step into the role when current chairman…Thu Feb 18 2010 - 00:00
Pernod Ricard Irish sales fallSales of Pernod Ricard's brands in Ireland have declined as economic difficulties, a severe contraction in consumer confidence…Thu Feb 18 2010 - 00:00
Worldspreads signs deal with LadbrokesWorldspreads has signed a new deal with Ladbrokes to provide financial spread betting services to the gaming firm.Thu Feb 18 2010 - 00:00
Firms hope to make right call with handsets at mobile phone conferenceWITH THE dust settling on the Consumer Electronics Show, attention is turning to Spain, where mobile companies are gathering …Mon Feb 15 2010 - 00:00
Apple declines valentine messagesANONYMOUS CARDS and secret admirers may have been an integral part of St Valentines Day for years in Ireland, but it seems there…Sat Feb 13 2010 - 00:00
Paddy Power increases Sportsbet stakeIrish bookmaker Paddy power has increased its stake in Australian firm Sportsbet Pty Ltd by 9.8 per cent.Fri Feb 12 2010 - 00:00
Annual profit at KBC Ireland fallsProfit at the Irish division of Belgian banking and insurance group KBC fell to €92 million in 2009, while impairment costs substantially…Thu Feb 11 2010 - 00:00
Greencore to sell malt businessFood company Greencore is to sell its malt business to French cooperative Axéréal Union De Coopératives Agricoles in a deal worth…Thu Feb 11 2010 - 00:00
Providence to raise €16.3m in share placingOil and gas exploration firm Providence Resources has agreed terms for a share placing that will raise about £14Thu Feb 11 2010 - 00:00
Pensions Board says most plans in deficitUP TO 80 per cent of defined benefit pension schemes were estimated to be in deficit at the end of 2009 according to the Pensions…Wed Feb 10 2010 - 00:00
Retail sales fall 7.5% in DecemberThe volume of retail sales fell 7.5 per cent in December from a year earlier, and provisional figures showed sales fell 14Tue Feb 09 2010 - 00:00
US firm to create up to 100 jobs in DublinBusiness information firm D&B is to set up operations in Dublin, creating up to 100 jobs over 18 months, it was announced…Tue Feb 09 2010 - 00:00
United Drug reports 'successful' first quarterUnited Drug said it had a "successful" fiscal first quarter and forecast pre-tax profit for the year to the end of September …Tue Feb 09 2010 - 00:00
Firms encouraged to apply for Tech TourIRISH COMPANIES are being invited to apply for a place in an event that helps match growing IT companies with leading venture…Fri Feb 05 2010 - 00:00
Ocean Energy signs turbine dealIrish wave energy development company Ocean Energy has signed a deal with a US firm in what the company says will be a “major…Fri Feb 05 2010 - 00:00
Live Register rose throughout IrelandThe number of people signing on the Live Register rose throughout all regions of Ireland in January, new data from the Central…Fri Feb 05 2010 - 00:00
Zurich Life market share up 19%ZURICH LIFE Assurance said it increased market share by 19 per cent and outperformed the Irish market during 2009, in an upbeat…Fri Feb 05 2010 - 00:00
Bill offers little support for business - CPAThe Finance Bill published yesterday does little to support Ireland’s struggling business community, the Institute of Certified…Fri Feb 05 2010 - 00:00
Hefty weather claims hit AvivaBritish insurer Aviva reported weaker 2009 life sales, and said its general insurance arm had been hit by weather claims from…Thu Feb 04 2010 - 00:00
Zurich plans new jobs for IrelandZurich Life Assurance said it had increased market share by 19 per cent uin 2009, and outperformed the Irish market during the…Thu Feb 04 2010 - 00:00
Impairment charges hit NIBOperating profit at National Irish Bank (NIB) fell 42 per cent and the bank recorded a €661 million loss during what the bank…Thu Feb 04 2010 - 00:00
Cost cuts boost Vodafone outlookTelecoms company Vodafone Group increased its full-year cash flow forecast, helped by cost cuts and rising sales in emerging …Thu Feb 04 2010 - 00:00
Revenue and operating profits grow at DCCREVENUE and operating profits grew strongly in its third financial quarter, industrial holding company DCC said yesterday as …Wed Feb 03 2010 - 00:00
DCC improves full-year outlookIndustrial holding company DCC said revenue and operating profit grew strongly in its third quarter, and improved its outlook…Tue Feb 02 2010 - 00:00
Airlines open new routes in CorkRival airlines Aer Lingus and Ryanair are to increase competition at Cork Airport this summer, with both carriers announcing …Tue Feb 02 2010 - 00:00
