FBD operating profit rises in 2010Insurance premium increases at FBD were offset by the impact of extreme weather in January and December last year, but the group…Tue Mar 08 2011 - 00:00
More than a refresh for iPad2 but connection issues remainWITH THE promise of yet another “magical” product, Apple unveiled its second-generation iPad this week, ending months of speculation…Fri Mar 04 2011 - 00:00
NCB index shows sharp rise in manufacturing new ordersIRISH MANUFACTURING continued to build on a strong start to the year, with output and employment growing in February and new …Wed Mar 02 2011 - 00:00
Balmoral's net assets fall in value by €30mTHE VALUE of Balmoral International Land’s net assets fell by 13 per cent, or €30 million, in 2010, with its Irish assets particularly…Tue Mar 01 2011 - 00:00
Eircom revenues fall 6 per centTelecoms group Eircom said it may breach its financial covenants in the coming months and said it would start talks with its …Tue Mar 01 2011 - 00:00
Balmoral assets decline by €30mThe value of Balmoral International Land's net assets fell by 13 per cent, or €30 million, in 2010, with its Irish assets particularly…Mon Feb 28 2011 - 00:00
Monthly retail sales fall 3.8%Retail sales rose on an annual basis in January, but declined compared to December as increased taxes hit consumers.Mon Feb 28 2011 - 00:00
Green TD Paul Gogarty concedesGreen Party TD Paul Gogarty has conceded the election, after initial tallies indicated he had not received enough first preference…Sat Feb 26 2011 - 00:00
APN group's revenue upREVENUE AT Australian media group APN News and Media rose to almost A$1.1 billion in 2010, a growth of 2Sat Feb 26 2011 - 00:00
More O2 customers opt for bill-payO2 IRELAND increased its bill-pay customer base last year, adding 6,700 new customers in the final quarter of the year.Sat Feb 26 2011 - 00:00
Revenue at APN risesRevenue at Australian media group APN News and Media rose to almost A$1.1 billion in 2010, a growth of 2Fri Feb 25 2011 - 00:00
Bill-pay customers rise at O2O2 Ireland increased its bill-pay customers last year, adding 6,700 in the final quarter of the year.Fri Feb 25 2011 - 00:00
US firm in €60m deal to buy BoI fund managerBANK OF Ireland has confirmed the sale of fund administration unit Bank of Ireland Securities Services to US-based Northern …Fri Feb 25 2011 - 00:00
Ulster Bank losses weigh on RBSRoyal Bank of Scotland Group missed analyst estimates as losses from its Irish business climbed and profit from investment banking…Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00
Irish trade surplus cut by 10% in DecemberIRELAND’S TRADE surplus narrowed in December as the value of imports rose 12 per cent on November.Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00
US visitors up in 'very difficult year'THE NUMBER of visitors to Ireland fell in the last quarter of 2010, as the tourist industry experienced what it described as …Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00
Bank of Ireland to sell unit for €60mBank of Ireland has confirmed the sale fund administration unit Bank of Ireland Securities Services to US-based Northern Trust…Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00
Mobile technology companies rollout devices for on the roadFrom more user-friendly guidance systems to fatigue monitors, firms are focusing on portable products that make driving safer…Wed Feb 23 2011 - 00:00
Elan announces research dealPharmaceutical group Elan has agreed a deal with global contract research organisation PPD.Wed Feb 23 2011 - 00:00
Irish trade surplus narrowsThe trade surplus narrowed in December as the value of imports rose 12 per cent during the month.Wed Feb 23 2011 - 00:00
Visits to Ireland continue to declineThe number of visitors to Ireland fell in the last quarter of 2010, as the tourist industry experienced one of its "most difficult…Wed Feb 23 2011 - 00:00
FG to focus on high-tech jobsFine Gael plans to extend tax reliefs and create a "digital docklands" as part of its bid to turn Ireland into a hub for computer…Mon Feb 21 2011 - 00:00
DCC to buy UK firm Pace for €27.7mDCC IS to buy British oil distribution firm Pace Fuelcare for €27.7 million in cash as part of its expansion into the UK.Fri Feb 18 2011 - 00:00
United Drug revenues riseUnited Drug said it expects earnings to be ahead of last year as it reported a strong start to the financial year.Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00
DCC to buy UK firm for €27.7mDCC is to buy British oil distribution firm Pace Fuelcare for €27.7 million in cash as part of its expansion into the UK.Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00
Nama makes early debt repaymentThe National Asset Management Agency (Nama) has said it will recover the money it invested in a Dublin office block that was …Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00
AIB and Bank of Ireland 'on target' to meet lending commitments on SMEsLENDING TO small firms in Ireland continues to show improvement, a new report from the Credit Review Office (CRO) has found.Sat Feb 12 2011 - 00:00
Nokia and Microsoft announce partnership on smartphonesNOKIA AND Microsoft are to team up to take on Google and Apple in the fast-growing smartphone marketSat Feb 12 2011 - 00:00
Moody's downgrades bank debtRatings agency Moody's has downgraded the unguaranteed senior unsecured debt of six Irish banks and said it may also cut deposit…Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Annual inflation up 1.7% in JanuaryCONSUMER PRICES rose 1.7 per cent in the year to January. This follows an annual rise of 1.3 per cent recorded in December.Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Key Irish role in falling sales of GuinnessIRELAND PLAYED a key role in a 4 per cent decline in net sales of Diageo’s beer brands in the final six months of last year…Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Mario Luigi's sporty dayGAME OF THE WEEK: MARIO SPORTS MIX, 3 cert, Square Enix, Wii ****Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Lending to SMEs ' improving'Lending to small firms in Ireland is improving, a new report from the Credit Review Office (CRO) has found.Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Iseq stable as European shares dipEuropean shares were lower at mid-session today, extending losses for a fourth session on investor caution after Egypt president…Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Annual inflation at 1.7% in JanuaryConsumer prices rose 1.7 per cent in the year to January, new data from the Central Statistics Office showed today.Thu Feb 10 2011 - 00:00
Diageo sales rise 4 per centDrinks group Diageo saw modest sales growth in the final six months of last year as challenging economic conditions in Europe…Thu Feb 10 2011 - 00:00
Moody's cuts rating on EBS, BOI instrumentsRatings agency Moody's said today it has downgraded instruments of both EBS and Bank of Ireland.Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
IMF says Irish plan 'on target'The Government has met initial targets set out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the conditions of the bailout plan…Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
Car registrations continue to riseThe number of new private cars licensed in Ireland rose 30 per cent in January, new data from the Central Statistics Office showed…Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
Lenihan postpones bank injectionsThe Government is to postpone further capital injections for AIB, Bank of Ireland and the EBS Building Society until after the…Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
Smurfit earnings rise in 2010Smurfit Kappa Group grew its earnings by 22 per cent in 2010, and said it expects further growth in 2011.Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
