Market ReportThe Irish market struggled to find its feet yesterday as downward moves in the banks and Elan put pressure on the index as a …Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
Acquisitions raise gains at EasonProfits rose by 15 per cent at bookseller and newsagent, Eason & Son, last year, with the performance boosted by acquisitions…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Consumer confidence still risingLast month, consumer confidence climbed to its highest level in more than a year, according to the latest Irish Times /TNS mrbi…Mon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
Heiton chief set for Irish role in GraftonHeiton chief executive Mr Leo Martin is expected to take charge of Grafton's Irish merchanting business after the two companies…Sat Aug 14 2004 - 01:00
BIAM takes lead in Rehab Investment Race after a challenging second monthMarkets struggled to make headway amid uncertainty over oil and the wider economic picture in July, leaving the seven Rehab players…Sat Aug 14 2004 - 01:00
Unemployment claims rise at sharpest pace since April 2003The number of people claiming unemployment benefit rose more sharply last month than at any point since April 2003.Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
Fed raises US interest rates to 1.5% as recovery stays on trackThe Federal Reserve has raised US interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 1Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
Heiton investors advised to take Grafton stockHeiton shareholders have been advised to take as much Grafton stock as they can under Grafton's proposed takeover of its smaller…Tue Aug 10 2004 - 01:00
First-half profits fall at ReadymixReadymix has posted a 19 per cent drop in profits for the first half of the year, with increased competition and higher costs…Sat Aug 07 2004 - 01:00
DIY landscape is transformed by two major dealsAnalysis It has taken just one week for the competitive landscape for Irish merchanting and DIY to be changed utterly.Sat Aug 07 2004 - 01:00
Heiton board to recommend Grafton takeoverThe board of Heiton has agreed to recommend a takeover by Grafton that would value the company at €339 million.Sat Aug 07 2004 - 01:00
July activity in services sector buoyantActivity in the services sector picked up faster last month than at any point since last November, according to the latest NCB…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
Irish Continental shares dip 3%Shares in Irish Continental Group dipped by 3 per cent yesterday as new data pointed to significant weakness in Irish Sea passenger…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
Grafton and Heiton said to be in negotiationsShares in both Grafton and Heiton eased a touch yesterday, as the market continued to sniff around for white smoke on a deal …Thu Aug 05 2004 - 01:00
Depfa postpones sale of German subsidiaryShares in IFSC-based Depfa Bank were punished yesterday when it emerged that the sale of a subsidiary would take longer than …Wed Aug 04 2004 - 01:00
All eyes on Grafton and Heiton on a slow dayDublin Report Settlement Day: August 4th The market posted modest growth of 0Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Bank loans to private sector surge by 25 per centLending to the private sector surged last month, with new figures pointing to a 25 per cent jump in credit over the past year…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Drug firm wins legal challenge to patentWarner Chilcott has been boosted by victory in a US patent case that analysts believed could threaten up to 15 per cent of its…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Wolseley wins race to buy BrooksWolseley confirmed yesterday that it has won the race to acquire Brooks, the Republic's third biggest builders' merchanting firm…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Elan 'on track' to break even in 2005Elan has reported steady progress for the second quarter of the year and said it remained on track to break even in 2005.Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Market inches higher as banks show upsideMarket Report: The market closed a touch stronger last night, led by a solid performance from the banksFri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Ryanair suffers as rising oil prices dent share priceShares in Ryanair came under pressure yesterday amid concerns over rising oil prices combined with a warning from the airline…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Diversifying to keep the home fires burningThere was a degree of pride in the air after the annual general meeting of Bord na Móna last Tuesday afternoonFri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Static market sees most activity in smaller namesDublin Report: The market barely budged yesterday, with most activity concentrated in the second-liners.Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
AIB beats expectations with 10% profit riseAIB has beaten market expectations by posting a 10 per cent increase in pre-tax profits for the first half of the year.Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Bord na Mona plans acquisitionsBord na Móna wants to invest up to €250 million in acquisitions over the next three to four years as part of its plan to move…Tue Jul 27 2004 - 01:00
EGM approves Waterford sale of All-CladShareholders in Waterford Wedgwood have approved the sale of the firm's US subsidiary, All-Clad, for $250 million (€209 million…Tue Jul 27 2004 - 01:00
Revenue will target tax cheats' advisersThe Revenue Commissioners will consider asking for a change in the law to make it easier to pursue banks and financial advisers…Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
McCreevy says economic policies will not changeThe Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, is confident that the Government's economic policies will not change after he departs …Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Pension reserve fund adds 4% in the first halfThe National Pension Reserve Fund (NPRF) has built on last year's gains by adding a further 4 per cent to its value in the first…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Elan reports 'terrific promise' in developing Alzheimer's treatmentElan has told a major US medical conference that its drugs have "terrific promise" in treating Alzheimer's disease, which affects…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
'At least 20 firms could join AIM'At least 20 Irish companies could join London's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) before the end of the year, according to …Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Alphyra attempt to acquire Paypoint failsTechnology firm Alphyra has failed to acquire British payments terminal operator Paypoint, four months after an earlier agreement…Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Irish Biscuits sale possibleThe future of 435 jobs at Irish Biscuits in Dublin will come into focus on Thursday, when the firm's parent, Danone, issues its…Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
Crude demand to rise in 2005Rising world oil consumption next year is expected to deliver another increase in demand for OPEC crude supplies, the cartel'…Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
Value of non-EU exports falls 1%Substantial declines in chemical and computer trade were the main drivers behind a €160 million drop in the value of exports …Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
Stock exchange expects one new listingThe Irish Stock Exchange is expecting one more company to list on the ISEQ before the end of the year, with a "strong pipeline…Mon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
Aer Lingus fate to be decided in early autumnThe future of Aer Lingus will be decided in the early autumn, the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, has confirmedMon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
House building could hit 80,000 units this yearThe number of houses built this year could climb to 80,000, up from last year's record-breaking 69,000 total, according to a …Mon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
100 jobs to go at Royal Marine HotelGresham Hotel Group has told 100 staff at its Royal Marine Hotel in Dún Laoghaire that they will lose their jobs in October.Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Abbey's 24% profit rise beats forecastsHousebuilder Abbey has beaten market expectations with a 24 per cent jump in pre-tax profits for the year to April 30th.Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Wealthiest individuals favour property - NCBThe Republic's wealthiest individuals favour property above all other investment types, even though more than half think it is…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Iona blames poor sales for $1.7m quarterly lossIona Technologies has reported a pre-tax loss of $1.7 million (€1Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
B of I reviewing future of loss-making Chase de VereBank of Ireland is expected to make a decision on the future of its UK financial advisory firm Chase de Vere within the next …Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Players reap collective gain in Rehab raceMarkets drifted slightly for the first six weeks of this year's Rehab Great Investment Race, leaving the collective 1Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Sky's the limit to ambition of Mellon chief McGuinnHistory teaches that if a family-run company is to survive successfully after the founding members have slipped out of the picture…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Enterprise group calls for urgent actionAs he prepares to depart on a sailing holiday to Co Cork, Mr Eoin O'Driscoll is hoping other people will be working very hard…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
B of I, Anglo steal the show on another strong dayMarket Report: The banks were once again the stars of the show in Dublin yesterday as the market outperformed its European peers…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Four essential conditionsCost competitiveness: The Government must dismantle the "many legislative shelters" that restrict competition in the economy…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Choosing a mortgage as rates set to riseThere are certain periods during which the search for the right mortgage can seem like more trouble than it's worthThu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
