Global markets down amid economic uncertainty
The worst performer in Ireland was Cavan-based insulation specialist Kingspan, which finished the day down 3.25%
Volume of retail sales up 2.5% in November as consumers took advantage of Black Friday
Investment consultant Eugene Kiernan said the high street is bearing ‘much of the burden’ of cautious consumer sentiment
Number of new private electric cars licensed rose by 36% last year
The combined share of petrol and diesel cars among new private cars licensed from January to December fell from 54% to 43%
Almost one in five people expect to be forced to work until age 70
Women are more likely than men to say they never want to fully retire, with 15% expressing this view compared with 10% of men
EY opens up nominations for its Entrepreneur of the Year awards
Edward McCloskey, founder of Louth-based WaterWipes, won the top prize at last year’s awards in November
Shannon Airport records best passenger traffic figures for 16 years
The group said plans are in place for more than €40m in investment this year
Cost of posting a letter in Ireland to increase by 20c next month
State company also links the hikes to wage increases it must cover for postal staff in line with national pay awards
Competition watchdog says it wants to focus on bigger deals
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Irish cybersecurity specialist Ekco to invest €10m with new Caribbean office
Move will create 18 jobs by the end of 2027 and will enable group to increase its revenues in the region from €2m to €5m
Tony Delaney’s SYS Financial snaps up financial planning practice GTL Life and Pensions
Deal brings overall assets under management to more than €680m for the former Tipperary hurling star’s company
Losses at five-star Ballyfin Demesne hotel quadrupled in 2024, accounts show
Hit to the bottom line can largely be attributed to a reduction in turnover from the accommodation side of its business
Aer Lingus facing more industrial action over plans to shut Manchester base
Carrier employs about 200 people providing transatlantic flights from Manchester, including almost 130 cabin crew
Households tightened purse strings in third quarter of last year
Data show Government deficit was €200m in the quarter, down from a surplus of €2.4bn in the previous quarter
Global markets mark time ahead of key US jobs report
Euronext Dublin finished the day up 0.6% as insulation specialist Kingspan recovered some of the ground it gave up on Wednesday
Number of foreign visitors to Ireland up 13% in November, CSO data shows
They spent €347m on their trips, excluding fares, which was up 10% when compared with November 2024