European shares tumble while US stocks soar
Iseq All-Share index falls 0.73 per cent at end of the trading week
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Why are the chief executives of Ireland’s big banks so coy about their strong growth?
Digital challengers are making inroads, while credit unions are expanding their mortgage books
AIB raises outlook after sharp rise in new lending
Net interest income rose 2% to €2.87bn in the first nine months, while new lending rose to €12.3bn
Inflation in services sector surges to three-year high
Fuel and energy driving higher prices in the services sector
Paddy McKillen firm behind luxury Dublin apartment block records €5.5m ‘loan forgiveness’
Units in the six-storey residential project on Lad Lane in Dublin 2 were sold for up to €1.8 million
Heavyweight tech stocks plummet as AI cash burn spooks investors
European technology shares posted their worst day since July
Irish economy grows by 5.5% in GDP terms despite inflation challenges
Multinational exports drive healthy growth numbers
Housing completions up 10.6% in first nine months of 2026
Apartments and scheme dwelling completions up sharply in third quarter
Spending on data centre fit-outs fuelling economic growth, claims AIB
Bank says Irish economy to grow at ‘solid’ 3.8% this year despite concerns over possible 5% peak inflation
Ireland avoids ‘snowball effect’ of weak growth and higher debt payments
AIB highlights Ireland’s improving debt metrics but warns we cannot take our success for granted
AI boom and simmering oil prices boost global stocks, but Brazil election knocks some back
Shares traded in Dublin began the week on a steady upward trajectory
Who owns Galway’s main thoroughfares? From Shop Street to the Spanish Arch Car Park
An examination of property records from Quay Street to Williamsgate Street shows much of the area remains in local hands
Revolut’s outage was a warning to us all
High-profile incidents highlight Europe’s precarious position when it comes to who controls tech infrastructure
Millions affected by Revolut disruption linked to Google Cloud outage
Fintech says data and customer money remain safe
France unrest pushes European shares down despite tech rebound
Irish market begins week in red amid weakness in banking and some construction stocks
European shares notch up strong week as earnings cushion tech sell-off
Irish index of shares ends week on positive note
AIB cuts four-year fixed mortgage rate for borrowers
The move comes following two interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank in the past six months
Global stocks edge lower as AI and rate fears hit tech
Investors unnerved by valuations of firms in artificial intelligence sector
House building slides in September
Construction industry grew only narrowly last month but companies optimistic for future
European stocks rise with banks proving a safe bet
Stocks in Ireland’s Iseq All-Share index largely began the week on a positive note
‘Politeness premium’ costing Irish consumers €600m each year, research suggests
Fewer than one in 20 Irish adults will always ask for money they are owed back
Colin Hunt’s AIB share awards, and AI’s impact on the labour market
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AIB chief Colin Hunt eyes shares worth 100% of salary as bank expected to raise targets
Bank set up new share awards plan to get around continuing limit on bonuses
Global shares fall as oil tops $105 amid fresh tanker attacks by Iran
Ryanair falls as Michael O’Leary warns that ‘insanely higher’ jet fuel prices could last until 2028
Service sector activity strengthens despite price pressures
Latest PMI for State’s services sector indicates growth with inflationary pressure
Who owns Galway’s Eyre Square? The billionaires, hoteliers and publicans running the central plaza
A property-by-property examination reveals the square’s diverse cast of investors, families and public bodies
Shares tumble as government bond rout deepens on rising oil prices
French shares drop after budget cuts announced
Irish factory output surges to almost five-year high in September as export orders expand
‘Healthy demand backdrop’ for manufacturers but fuel and transport costs on the rise, says AIB
European shares mark first monthly loss in six months
Oil was up nearly 14% for the month, and set for its biggest climb since July
Still paying bank fees? It may be time to switch
Neobanks offer fee-free banking and budget-friendly features but access to cash or deposits can be tricky
Stocks steady despite no sign of Iran peace deal
Ires Reit jumps by more than 20% after takeover approach revealed
Cerberus paid less than half face value for €300m of troubled AIB loans in Project Fir
The New York-based distressed debt giant and UK debt management firm Link Financial completed a deal for the portfolio in March
Why it pays to go green for lower costs when buying a new home
New-home buyers can lock in to lower rates due to higher energy efficiency
Why do women still retire with less wealth than men?
Career breaks, maternity leaves and lower lifetime earnings continue to create a significant pension gap
European stocks drop as global bond sell-off continues
Stoxx Europe 600 index drops 0.5 per as Iseq also retreats
Kennedy Wilson and partner secure €180m AIB funding for Player Wills scheme in Dublin 8
Funding will support delivery of more than 700 homes at former cigarette factory site
Ireland’s top 10 companies: Which firms are generating the most revenue?
Pharma company Eli Lilly makes the top 10 for the first time, while CRH ranks as the largest indigenous company
European shares fall as oil prices and interest rate expectations climb
Traders react to ongoing tensions in Middle East
Shares advance as falling oil prices relieve pressure
Tech-heavy Nasdaq hovers near all-time highs amid AI optimism
Markets end turbulent week on a down note as global shares tumble
US bond yields rise following interest rate hike, with central banks scrambling to quell inflation
Global stocks rally after first US interest rate hike since 2023
Glanbia drags on Iseq index after Bank of America issues underperform rating
European shares rise as oil pauses in advance of Fed rate decision
Iseq closes day in positive territory with airline stocks buoyant
European shares fall as rising oil prices trigger rise in global borrowing costs
Iseq ends session down with banking stocks out of sorts
Building tycoon Maurice Regan buys Meath castle that was former home of Duke of Wellington
New York and Clonmel-based billionaire acquired castle in deal to buy developer Gerry Gannon’s debts from Nama
AIB prepares portfolio of under €100m of mainly problem personal loans for sale
Loan sale comes as AIB moves to hire its next chief financial officer
Irish plcs slam the brakes on share buybacks after spending record €7.2bn last year
Buybacks have been hugely popular in recent year but companies have pulled in their horns as the global economy turns
European stocks edge upwards as oil prices come down from highest levels since May
Irish stock market ends week in positive territory, buoyed by gains in banking and travel stocks
Katie Taylor’s farewell fight had ‘extraordinary impact’ on local economy, says AIB report
Close to half a million euro spent in pubs and restaurants in Dublin’s north inner city on night of Croke Park bout, AIB says
A foot in the door: how to get move from being an intern to a career
As the graduate job market tightens, young people are finding it increasingly tough to get a start
Shares slide amid oil price surge and ECB rates hike
ICG shares jump 6.7% after shareholders narrowly back €1.2bn buyout plan
Global stocks decline as investor confidence shook by war and luxury brands downgrade
Iseq retreats as banks have poor day
Bord Bia’s spending rules breach and why the Irish are such good savers
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