Iona gains in Dublin and powers ahead in USThe ISEQ struggled along with its European peers yesterday, as investors around the continent fretted about trends in corporate…Thu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
Kerry Group's Quest acquisition sees shares riseMARKET REPORT: There was no shortage of excitement on the Irish market yesterday, with early acquisition news at Kerry Group…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Profits rise 14% at Fyffes as company 'overcomes challenges'Pre-tax profits grew by 14 per cent to €72 million at Fyffes last year, as a strong second-half performance and property gains…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
B of I and AIB get downgraded by brokerAIB and Bank of Ireland have been downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley to reflect declining margins in the Irish banking …Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
Alphyra to discuss outright sale with PayPointTechnology firm, Alphyra, has arranged to meet the chairman of UK payments terminal operator, PayPoint, to discuss an outright…Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
Depfa to sell German finance businessDublin-based Depfa Bank is planning to sell its core German public finance business to free up capital for furthering growth …Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
CRH rises 4% in advance of full-year resultsMARKET REPORT: The Irish market moved ahead along with indices across Europe yesterday, as investors took heart from growing…Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
Motor policy cuts in jeopardy - AxaThe upsurge in motor accidents and claims recorded in the first two months of this year could, if sustained, jeopardise future…Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Jurys Doyle results disappoint market as profits declineShares in Jurys Doyle took heavy punishment yesterday after the hotel group posted disappointing 2003 results and said it was…Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Fascination with Zara goes well beyond its sense of fashionFor other more pragmatic individuals however, the Zara fascination stems more from the business model operated by the firm.Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Jurys Doyle full-year results see shares plummetMARKET REPORT: Hotel group Jurys Doyle took a severe knock after failing to please the market with 2003 numbers yesterday.Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Good news on getting a fixSomething is stirring in the world of mortgage rates and, unless you are very unlucky, it should add up to good news for you …Thu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
Readymix profit growth fails to impress marketReadymix has posted profit growth of 4 per cent for 2003, but has disappointed the market with some slippage in margins.Thu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
Kerry comes in on target despite €30m currency hitKerry Group has met its target of achieving double-digit earnings growth for 2003, despite taking a €30 million currency hit …Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Desmond increases stake in MBO target Barlo to 13%Mr Dermot Desmond continued to make his presence felt in management buyout (MBO) target Barlo yesterday when it emerged that …Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Heavy trading in Barlo stock following Desmond purchaseManagement buyout (MBO) target Barlo attracted heavy buying activity again yesterday as it emerged that Mr Dermot Desmond's IIU…Tue Feb 24 2004 - 00:00
Glanbia to raise €119m in selling 75% of UK groupGlanbia is to raise €119 million by selling a 75 per cent stake in its underperforming UK cheese manufacturing operation to dairy…Tue Feb 24 2004 - 00:00
Heavy volumes in Barlo as stock rises to 42 centsThere was a real Friday air on the Dublin market yesterday, with trade generally lacklustre and news thin on the ground.Sat Feb 21 2004 - 00:00
Banks warn up to 80,000 face offshore tax inquiriesAs many as 80,000 bank customers are expected to receive letters warning of a possible Revenue inquiry into their offshore accounts…Sat Feb 21 2004 - 00:00
Ulster Bank's profits rise 12% to #273mHealthy growth in lending and deposits helped to lift Ulster Bank's profits by 12 per cent to £273 million (€407 million) last…Fri Feb 20 2004 - 00:00
Elan basks in the sun yet again with a 22% gainMARKET REPORT: Elan had another day in the sun yesterday, with shares rising 22 per cent to €10Fri Feb 20 2004 - 00:00
Switching craze hits the marketIn an ideal world, as well as being beautiful and smart, all of us would be extremely adept in seeking out the best deal on any…Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
Elan takes the limelight with a massive 27% gainMARKET REPORT: The market was in the black by a healthy 1Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
McInerney upbeat on future as profits rise 38%Building group McInerney has beaten market expectations by posting a 38 per cent jump in profits for 2003.Wed Feb 18 2004 - 00:00
Tullow move hits sharesShares in Tullow came under pressure yesterday after the exploration firm said it was abandoning a well in Bangladesh without…Wed Feb 18 2004 - 00:00
Barlo still in focus as investors size up buyout offerMARKET REPORT: Business picked up yesterday, but gains were limited as investors continued to search for some direction.Wed Feb 18 2004 - 00:00
Jurys Doyle to sell Limerick hotel for €9.75mJurys Doyle has agreed to sell its four-star Jurys Limerick Hotel to Galway businessman Mr John Lally for €9.75 millionTue Feb 17 2004 - 00:00
Share price rise puts Barlo's value above MBO offerShares in Barlo climbed by almost 8 per cent to 41 cents yesterday, putting a higher value on the company than the management…Tue Feb 17 2004 - 00:00
Citigroup chief says Ireland must build on financial successInstitute of Bankers president and Citigroup boss Aidan Brady believesR&D grants should be available for those involved in…Fri Feb 13 2004 - 00:00
Jefferson Smurfit sees 95% decline in profitsThe new post-buyout structure of Jefferson Smurfit group drove a 95 per cent decline in pre-tax profits at the company last year…Thu Feb 12 2004 - 00:00
Galen's results beat analysts' forecastsAnalysts were moving to raise their forecasts for Galen last night after the company firmly beat expectations with its first-…Wed Feb 11 2004 - 00:00
Anglo Irish's FitzPatrick raises close to €28m in placementAnglo Irish Bank chief executive Mr Sean FitzPatrick has raised €27Wed Feb 11 2004 - 00:00
Buy equities now - HIMInvestors who want to successfully play the markets this year should buy equities now with a view to selling and locking in gains…Wed Feb 11 2004 - 00:00
Four top NCB brokers resignFour senior staff have resigned from NCB Stockbrokers and are believed to be on the point of joining competing firm, Merrion …Wed Feb 11 2004 - 00:00
Bidders increase Gresham offer to €1.45 per shareThe three businessmen seeking to take over Gresham Hotel Group have raised their proposed offer for the company from €1Sat Feb 07 2004 - 00:00
Two low-cost airlines agree to use CharleroiTwo more low-cost airlines agreed to fly out of Belgium's Charleroi airport yesterday, just days after Ryanair chief executive…Sat Feb 07 2004 - 00:00
Market ReportThe market was in fairly lacklustre form yesterday, with volumes low across the board and most stocks trading within tight ranges…Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
S&P raises Elan's outlook rating from stable to positiveElan's growing financial stability and increasingly positive prospects were recognised by Standard & Poor's (S&P) yesterday…Thu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
Film relief claims to be scrutinisedSection 481: The Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, has taken action to ensure that those seeking to abuse the generous tax …Thu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
Market ReportThe market closed in marginally positive territory last night, helped by a 3.4 per cent rise in RyanairThu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
Shares regain 25c in heavy tradingRyanair was once again the dominant stock on the Dublin market yesterday, with some 12 million of the airline's shares changing…Wed Feb 04 2004 - 00:00
Ryanair stays in the limelight as shares rise by 6%Dublin Report Ryanair spent another day in the limelight yesterday, with positive reaction to the European Commission's ruling…Wed Feb 04 2004 - 00:00
Market struggles to find any positive momentumDublin Report Settlement Day: Thursday 5th The market closed a touch weaker last night after struggling to find any real positive…Tue Feb 03 2004 - 00:00
French increases Unidare stakeUnidare's future as a listed company was in focus again yesterday when it emerged that former Goodbody Stockbrokers chairman …Tue Feb 03 2004 - 00:00
Axa raises motor market shareInsurance firm Axa has raised its share of the Irish motor insurance market despite recording a slight decline in premium income…Tue Feb 03 2004 - 00:00
Friends First reports profit up 43% to a record €20mFinancial services group Friends First has reported record profit of €20 million for 2003, up 43 per cent on the previous year…Tue Feb 03 2004 - 00:00
NIB plans business banking growth in new strategyNational Irish Bank (NIB) will seek to grow aggressively within business banking, private banking and mortgages as part of its…Tue Feb 03 2004 - 00:00
Ryanair rise could be merely a 'dead cat bounce'MARKET REPORT: A positive finish from Ryanair helped the ISEQ to close slightly ahead last night, with the market as a whole…Fri Jan 30 2004 - 00:00
