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McCreevy 'to hit Budget day target'

The Minister for Finance will hit his Budget day target this year despite Department of Finance forecasts for a €500 million …

Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00

Dollar falls near all-time lows against the euro despite efforts of EU

The dollar dropped close to all-time lows against the euro yesterday as the market's acceptance of a weaker US currency grew …

Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00

Getting money to book a new home

Anybody looking to buy a newly-built home these days must feel a little bit spoiled by the range of developments on the market…

Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00

McManus and Magnier raise stake in Man United

Shares in Manchester United surged by almost 6 per cent yesterday as it emerged that Irish multi-millionaires Mr J.P

Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00

Day lacks sparkle as First Active ends a cent lower

MARKET REPORT: The market lacked that First Active sparkle yesterday, with an absence of newsflow combining with low volumes…

Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00

Grafton spends €40m on purchases in State and UK

Grafton Group has spent €40 million on acquisitions in the Republic and in Scotland.

Tue Oct 07 2003 - 01:00

Bank of Scotland news sets First Active shares alight

MARKET REPORT: The market was dominated from the open by news of Royal Bank of Scotland's move on First Active, which came as…

Tue Oct 07 2003 - 01:00

Another heavyweight ready to exit Irish exchange

Stock exchange: If the wheels set in motion yesterday run according to plan, First Active will delist from the Irish Stock Exchange…

Tue Oct 07 2003 - 01:00

Waterford Wedgwood shares slip on debt nerves

Market Report: Activity in the market stepped up a notch yesterday as positive US jobs figures offered some encouragement to…

Sat Oct 04 2003 - 01:00

Tiffany's Irish-American boss adds sparkle to Smurfit school

Mr Jim Quinn, president of immortal New York-based jeweller Tiffany & Co, tells a story about how his Irish grandfather accidentally…

Fri Oct 03 2003 - 01:00

Ryanair gains on positive passenger number data

MARKET REPORT: The market lost out on the lift experienced across the rest of Europe yesterday, with weakness in the main financials…

Fri Oct 03 2003 - 01:00

UK offers limited tax amnesty

Individuals who have evaded tax in the North by placing hot money in the Channel Islands will be offered a limited amnesty by…

Thu Oct 02 2003 - 01:00

Being a landlord not easy money

We all know that there is no such thing as easy money, especially when the business of making it depends on market forces.

Thu Oct 02 2003 - 01:00

Dublin follows neighbours into negative territory

Settlement Day: October 3rd: The market fell into line with its European counterparts yesterday, posting its sixth consecutive…

Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00

Belfast plans of Harcourt-linked company delayed

Plans by a company associated with Harcourt Developments to spend $80 million (€68

Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00

Elan signs new licensing agreement

Elan has signed a new licensing agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb that will allow the firm to use the Irish company's nanocrystal…

Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00

Hedge fund's action clips the dollar

The dollar dropped 1 per cent against the euro yesterday in a move blamed largely on the actions of a US hedge fund.

Tue Sept 30 2003 - 01:00

Financials turn in mixed day with AIB up and BoI down

Market Report: The market closed virtually unchanged last night after another day of mixed trade

Sat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00

Distiller shrugs off smoke ban effects

Irish Distillers, the maker of well-known whiskeys such as Jameson and Powers, does not expect the forthcoming smoking ban to…

Fri Sept 26 2003 - 01:00

Financials suffer beating as market losses rise by 1.4%

The market had a particularly weak day yesterday, extending its losses by 1.4 per cent as trade continued to lack direction

Fri Sept 26 2003 - 01:00

IAWS sees its pre-tax profit jump 17% to ?82m

IAWS was treated to a round of analyst upgrades yesterday after delivering profit growth of 17 per cent for the second year in…

Fri Sept 26 2003 - 01:00

Lynch moves on after 20 years at the top

As he prepares to step down from IAWS, Mr Philip Lynch is amused by the notion that the company he has headed for more than two…

Fri Sept 26 2003 - 01:00

Watch for home buying's nasty financial jolts

When you are on the cusp of a house purchase, there are times when the whole process seems too arduous to be worthwhile.

Thu Sept 25 2003 - 01:00

Market Report

The market barely budged yesterday as trade remained lacklustre outside a few key players.

Thu Sept 25 2003 - 01:00

Carbury and Monaghan Mushrooms ready to merge

Food group Donegal Creameries expects to complete a merger between its Carbury Mushrooms operation and competing producer Monaghan…

Thu Sept 25 2003 - 01:00

Dolmen buys broking arm of BCP for undisclosed sum

Dolmen Butler Briscoe has acquired the stockbroking arm of smaller family-owned competitor BCP for an undisclosed sum.

Wed Sept 24 2003 - 01:00

Norway purchase puts Glen Dimplex to fore

Privately-owned electrical group Glen Dimplex has acquired the Norwegian electrical heating business of Siemens AG, leaving the…

Wed Sept 24 2003 - 01:00

ISEQ bucks European trend to finish in positive territory

Market Report: The ISEQ was the star of Europe yesterday, finishing the day in slightly positive territory as markets elsewhere…

Tue Sept 23 2003 - 01:00

Greencore says it will meet forecasts

Greencore has said it is confident of meeting analysts' forecasts for the year ending September 26th.

Tue Sept 23 2003 - 01:00

Ex-Golden Vale man goes to IWP

IWP will appoint former Golden Vale group managing director Mr Jim Murphy to the role of chief executive early next week.

Sat Sept 20 2003 - 01:00

July shoppers spent almost 2% less, CSO figures show

Consumers did not offer much of a lift to the economy in July, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO…

Sat Sept 20 2003 - 01:00

Anglo Irish sheds value as 4.2 million shares are traded

Settlement Day: September 24th The index gave up 1

Sat Sept 20 2003 - 01:00

IWP shares tumble as MBO bid rejected

Shares in personal care group IWP plunged by almost 9 per cent yesterday after management's offer for the company was rejected…

Fri Sept 19 2003 - 01:00

Do you really need a fix?

Aside from choosing a property, one of the most difficult aspects of homebuying is deciding between mortgage providers and the…

Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00

Anglo Irish directors make €9m

Five directors in Anglo Irish Bank have shared a paper profit of some €9 million by exercising share options in the company…

Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00

Upbeat Elan records positive results

Elan has posted encouraging results for the second quarter of the year and offered upbeat guidance on its product pipeline.

Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00

Closer scrutiny for big stocks

At least 20 Irish stocks are due to come under closer scrutiny when data on short-selling in the Dublin market are published …

Wed Sept 17 2003 - 01:00

Market Report

Settlement Day: September 19th:

Wed Sept 17 2003 - 01:00

Market Report

The market drifted lower on patchy trade yesterday, with most of the headline stocks giving up ground in the decline

Thu Sept 11 2003 - 01:00

Independent sees modest profits for the first half

Independent News & Media has posted modest profit growth for the first half of the year, with solid performances in South…

Thu Sept 11 2003 - 01:00

Jurys slips in tough trading conditions

A combination of currency pressures and harsh trading conditions led to slippage in profits at Jurys Doyle over the first six…

Wed Sept 10 2003 - 01:00

Euro strength takes toll on Kingspan profits

Kingspan has reported a slight drop in profits for the first half and prepared the market for a "satisfactory" performance over…

Wed Sept 10 2003 - 01:00

Grafton shares enjoy rise on back of impressive first-half results

Shares in building materials group Grafton surged by 5 per cent yesterday after the company posted impressive first-half results…

Tue Sept 09 2003 - 01:00

Grafton benefits as rising tide lifts most shares

Settlement Day: September 11th: The market continued its slow climb yesterday, adding 0

Tue Sept 09 2003 - 01:00

Former Elan chairman drew down $1.2m for 2002

Former Elan executive chairman Mr Donal Geaney drew remuneration of $1.2 million (€1

Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00

Market Report

The market held up well yesterday against a backdrop of sharp falls in the US and weaker closes across the rest of Europe

Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00

All managers in Rehab race post August gains

Just as August was a healthy month for stock markets, it was a landmark period for the Rehab Great Investment Race, with all …

Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00

Shares surge as Elan set to file accounts

Shares in Elan surged by 25 per cent yesterday after the firm said it was ready to file 2002 accounts with the Securities and…

Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00

Fyffes shares shed 3% as summer heatwave hits demand

Shares in Fyffes shed almost 3 per cent yesterday after the company said the summer heatwave would cost it some €8 million in…

Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00

Market Report

Markets were busy across Europe yesterday, with trade in Dublin losing out as investors sought out bargains elsewhere

Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
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