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Michael Smurfit receives distinguished leader award from The Irish Times
Irish entrepreneur was the driving force behind the global growth of the Smurfit packaging group for decades
Niall Browne of Dawn Meats named The Irish Times Business Person of the Year
Browne led the Waterford-based company to complete a major acquisition in the year
Galway’s Castle Group wins Local Business of the Year award from The Irish Times
The construction group specialises in fitouts and modular construction
Numbers working on-site in Ireland return to pre-pandemic levels for first time, CSO finds
Survey measured 7% decline in ICT work but economists say that ‘doesn’t tally’ with other measures
Markets in London and Europe hit record highs
Euronext Dublin finished the day down 0.15% as food ingredients giant Kerry Group endured another torrid day with investors
Bank of Ireland staff to vote on 4% pay increase
The Financial Services Union said it will ballot its members on the proposals, which include an increase to all bands
Could Simon Harris’s savings scheme for the ‘middle classes’ prove to be a sound investment?
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Banks boost European markets as earnings season continues
The banking sector extended gains from the previous session, rebounding from recent pressure.
Bank of Ireland to exit US leveraged acquisitions business
Move comes after bank took impairment charge against unit last year
Irish market hits positive note as US and Asian holidays slow trading
Euronext Dublin closes 0.7% higher, buoyed by banks and food groups Kerry and Glanbia
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US equities hit by slump in tech sector
Kingspan was the busiest company on Euronext Dublin as it finished up 1.9% after more than 71 million shares were traded
Global markets muted amid political turmoil in the UK
Euronext Dublin underperformed international peers as it sank 1.7%, dragged down by the banks and Ryanair
European shares bounce back after dip
Irish market ends week higher as banking shares put in a good performance
Hybrid working: Banks, finance and law firms bring Ireland’s workers back to the office
While many firms have tightened their hybrid work policies, most still recognise the importance of flexibility as a powerful staff retention tool
Sea of red as ‘market rout’ hits Dublin
Standout underperformers were the banks as AIB and Bank of Ireland finished down 4.5% and 5.5% respectively
European shares at record high despite Novo Nordisk tumble
Pan-European Stoxx 600 index hits 618.12 points
Bank of Ireland contactless payments surge to record levels
Scam detection technology using AI and machine learning prevented €9.7m in losses in 2025, bank says
Markets globally rally on Monday while gold and silver prices slide
Fall in oil prices lifts airlines as US president Donald Trump indicates Washington talking to Iran
Banks eye Zippay instant payments launch before St Patrick’s Day
AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB trying to stave off competition from Revolut and others
Gold and other metals prices plunge as rally comes to an end
Irish market ends week on positive note, lifted by gains in banking and travel stocks
Nervousness pervades the Irish jobs market as days of strong multinational sector growth recede
Almost 20,000 more people are out of work last month compared with December 2024
Global shares weighed down by sharp drop for Microsoft
Budget airline Ryanair gave up 0.2% in Dublin as its strong run since reporting quarterly results on Monday came to a halt
Ryanair shares continue to rise in days following strong results
Luxury stocks a drag on European shares
Irish mortgage drawdowns hit post-crash high as values rise in ‘dysfunctional’ market
About €14.5bn worth of home loans issued in 2025, according to banking industry group
Markets rise as geopolitical tensions ease
Euronext Dublin finished the day up 1.5% mainly on the back of a surge from Bank of Ireland
EU use of ‘bazooka’ in trade war with US would be ‘nasty’ for Irish tech sector - Bank of Ireland
State is currently in the midst of a slowdown with the days of 3% job growth now ‘behind us’, bank says in 2026 outlook
Austria’s Bawag could fund PTSB deal through shares and cash, UBS says
PTSB sale process is known to have attracted Bawag and private equity firms
‘Not a silver bullet’: How new short-term loans might impact the Irish housing market
As Bank of Ireland readies its new product for people trading down, we take a look at the return of bridging finance to the Irish market
Stocks dip as Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
Banking shares were down with AIB losing 0.7% and Bank of Ireland down just short of 1%
Bank of Ireland data shows Christmas cheer for retailers
ATM withdrawals continue to fall, representing just 13% of overall card spending
Global markets down amid economic uncertainty
The worst performer in Ireland was Cavan-based insulation specialist Kingspan, which finished the day down 3.25%
Colin Hunt: ‘We’ve seen greenwashing. The new phenomenon is greenhushing’
AIB's chief executive on what's ahead for the lender in 2026, from AI's impact on banking to the future of hybrid working
AIB plans to launch ‘next generation’ mobile app this year
Move comes amid main Irish banks’ plan to allow instant payments
Five leading Irish companies shortlisted for Local Business of the Year award
Loughnane’s Family Butchers, retailer Furey Smith Group, hotel group Address Collective, Castle Group, and Hanley Energy will vie for the award
Global markets mark time ahead of key US jobs report
Euronext Dublin finished the day up 0.6% as insulation specialist Kingspan recovered some of the ground it gave up on Wednesday
A shudder went through Ireland’s ranks of mortgage holders this week but what does 2026 hold?
ICS Mortgages’ decision to increase interest rates sent a shudder through the market, but are rates really set to rise across the board?
House asking price inflation in Ireland slowed in late 2025, report finds
Existing homeowners still ‘reluctant’ to move due to difficult market conditions
European shares close flat as investors eye Venezuela and economic data
Dublin closes the day down 0.8%
He said he was a Bank of Ireland employee: A reader loses thousands of euro in an afternoon
Irish consumers lose tens of millions of euro to criminals operating scams of this nature, watchdog says
From PTSB sale to Revolut’s mortgage entry: why 2026 is set to be busy year in banking
Financial industry faces 12 more months of change after key chapters of the crisis era closed in 2025
Markets close out the year on the up amid light volumes
Budget airline Ryanair dropped 0.4% to finish the year on €29.55, but just 11.1m shares were traded in the company on Thursday
Today’s stock market wrap: European shares touch record highs despite metal price pullback
Hopes for Ukraine peace deal drag defence stocks lower while top tech stocks take a backwards step in New York
Banks and Ryanair power Iseq 20 to biggest surge since Irish bailout exit
AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ryanair account for almost 28 per cent of the benchmark index
Global stocks rise amid strong US economic data
Ryanair finished down 0.2% in Dublin as the shrugged off the imposition of a €255.8m fine by Italy’s competition watchdog
Rally in tech stocks but shares little changed overall
Traders are navigating lighter volumes at the start of a holiday-shortened week
Lidl and Tesco among leading retailers being impersonated by fraudsters in social media ad scams
Bank of Ireland fraud prevention team received more than 10,000 calls over the Christmas period last year
Global shares jump as markets cheer US inflation surprise
ECB opted to keep rates unchanged but offered more positive commentary on euro area economy
Could the decision to spend most of next year’s corporation tax come back to bite the Government?
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Shares muted as investors digest US jobs data
European defence stocks dip amid hopes for Ukraine peace deal
How a 50-year mortgage could help fix Ireland’s housing crisis
Donald Trump is a fan of 50-year mortgages but would they work in Ireland?
Falling tech stocks drag global shares lower
Broadcom drops after sales outlook falls short of lofty expectations
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