European stocks fall after downbeat forecasts from chip companies
FTSE 250 edges higher as investors conclude Labour government’s first budget is less punitive on businesses than previously feared
London Stock Exchange
European stocks flat as investors weigh signs of stalling business activity
Unilever leads household goods companies higher, while Kerry Group advances in Dublin
Flutter finishes down 6% as UK considers £3bn tax on gambling firms
Mixed day for banks and building firms on Irish market
European stock markets edge lower after sell-off in mining and luxury sectors
Absence of new details about China’s stimulus measures triggers decline in companies that draw a large part of their revenue from the world’s second-largest economy
Irish company merger and acquisition deals fall despite significant rise in value
Apollo Global’s $11bn joint venture with Intel in Leixlip tops London Stock Exchange’s deal table
European markets jump as China’s stimulus boosts luxury and mining stocks
FTSE 100 lags its peers as energy giants track a decline in crude oil prices
European stock markets finish the week with a gain
After slew of economic data, investor focus will now turn to speech by Federal Reserve chairman next week
Europe’s Stoxx 600 index posts biggest one-day gain since November
Strong day for banking stocks lifts Irish market, while Airbnb and Puma fall after weak outlook statements
Clinical trials group Hvivo announces departure from Irish stock market
Company says its primary operations, along with the majority of its employees and investor base, are based in the UK
European shares rise ahead of Federal Reserve rate cut decision
Kerry Group climbs in Dublin after raising its full-year guidance
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DCC share price rise powers FTSE 100 to record trading session
Irish support services group receives strong ‘buy’ recommendation from Deutsche Numis
Big pay rise for Smith & Nephew chief shows US-style packages have arrived in Europe
Company says corporate talent is increasingly mobile in a globalised world and investors must pay up if they want to retain top executives
Leaving the London stock market won’t cure Shell’s share price woes
The LSE has already lost companies such as CRH, Flutter and Ferguson to the US market in recent times
Japanese workers brace for corporate party invitations under the cherry blossoms
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Irish companies involved in fewer mergers and acquisitions but values rise
Phoenix Tower’s proposed purchase of Cellnex’s Irish telecoms masts tops first quarter deal table
Travel giant Tui the latest stock to quit struggling UK market
London’s main problem is the same as Dublin’s – the greater liquidity and higher valuations on offer in the US
European shares log weekly declines as investors temper interest rate expectations
Dublin market up slightly with shares of Kerry Group advancing 2 per cent
European shares recoup losses but JD Sports shares plunge after profit warning
Ryanair arrests its slide with airline gaining 0.4% on Dublin listing
M&S back in fashion as shares double in value so far this year
Retailer appears set to capitalise on its older, wealthier clientele
London Stock Exchange facing deepening problems
UK market has seen slew of big name firms drop their listing in recent months
Tui considers delisting from London
Tour operator has been approached by investors over moving to a single listing in Frankfurt
European stock markets edge lower in final session of uncertain August
Benchmark STOXX 600 index dropped almost 3% this month amid lack of visibility on interest rates
Time to boost retail access to gilts
Surging demand highlights wealthier investors’ unfair tax advantage
CRH chief executive receives third highest pay among FTSE 100 bosses
Irish executive Albert Manifold paid £10.38 million last year for his role as chief executive of CRH, a position which he has held since 2014
European shares edge lower as Chinese economy loses steam
Wall Street stocks rise after US retailer Target beats quarterly profit expectations
European stocks climb but Flutter Entertainment drags Dublin market lower
Bank shares rebound after Italian government clarifies that new windfall tax will not exceed 0.1% of total assets
European markets drop to three-week low amid downbeat company earnings
Downturn in euro zone business activity also dampened the mood
European shares dip amid concern as US debt ceiling deadline nears
US President Joe Biden looked set to continue talks with congressional leaders on raising the country’s debt limit later this week
Kingspan gives the City another black eye
Insulation giant is the latest company to announce plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange
European stocks gain on hopes of measured Fed rate hikes
Iseq rises, supported by Smurfit Kappa and AIB
CRH shares soar on plan to move main listing to US
Irish building materials giant also announced plans to spend $3bn buying back its own stock
UK dividends forecast to shrink in 2023
Payouts likely to fall as company margins come under pressure
European shares close down as energy stocks decline
Markets also unsettled by coronavirus-infection numbers in China
Microsoft to take 4% stake in London Stock Exchange Group
US tech giant to provide data analytics and cloud products in 10-year strategic partnership
Global equities rise as US Treasury yields fall
In Dublin, CRH finished down 1% after reporting it is sticking to its €5.4bn full-year earnings forecast despite energy prices
European shares fall as retail and automotive stocks go into decline
A weak sales forecast at US retailer Target and higher-than-expected UK inflation reignites alarm about consumer spending
John Laing closes in on most of State-backed fund’s assets
Irish Infrastructure Fund looking at separate sale process for fibre networks business Enet to maximise returns
European stocks enjoy broad rally for fourth straight weekly gain
Mining and luxury goods stocks are boosted by hopes China will relax its Covid-19 curbs
European shares give up early gains as investors grow cautious
Markets slip ahead of Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision
Conroy Gold confirms gold mineralisation deposits at Clontibret operation
‘Results indicate potential for high tonnage and overall gold content,” said chairman Richard Conroy
Poolbeg Pharma gets human trial approval for flu drug
Open Orphan spin-out said could ‘create significant value’ beyond treatment of severe influenza
Global stocks plunge on recession fears as billions wiped from FTSE 100
Euronext Dublin down 2.5%, in line with peers, on what was one trader described as an ‘ugly day’
AIB and Bank of Ireland to escape McColl’s losses amid rescue deal
Retailer’s wholesale partner, Morrisons, struck a deal to take over the insolvent company
Grafton Group to introduce €117m share buyback scheme
Owner of Woodie’s DIY says programme will begin on Monday and run to year end
Evraz says bond payment blocked over Abramovich sanctions
London-listed Steelmaker says payment of €17.1m interest blocked over ‘compliance’
London Stock Exchange suspends 27 companies with Russian ties
Western financial system further constrains flow of financing after Ukraine invasion
Stocks reverse early gains as oil prices at highest level since 2008
Europe’s Stoxx 600 Index opens lower as mining and energy stocks advance
Eddie Jordan’s JKO confirms withdrawal from $3bn deal for Playtech
Consortium led by former Formula One boss is keen to partner with Irish-led businesses
Playtech pits takeover vote as Eddie Jordan mulls bid
Gambling software group had been due to vote on rival Australian offer next week
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