In Dublin, Paddy Power shares rise to nearly €136 ahead of merger with Betfair

Shares in ArcelorMittal fell 3.1 per cent on profit taking, Adidas fell 1.3 per cent

Economic reports reinforced the sense of uncertainty at opening of quarter’s trading

Felipe González cuts short trip after being denied visit to politicians in jail

Neart na Gaoithe one of four wind farms to face environmental challenge in court

Offshore survival training a joint venture with Cork-based simulator manufacturer

Acquisition will boost Repsol’s exploration and production arm

Deal could value Canada’s Talisman’s equity at up to $8 billion

Buenos Aires fails to make €539m payment but some investors are hopeful of resolution

Standard & Poor’s cuts country’s credit rating to ‘selective default’ before deadline

In the wake of a bond rally, the markets may be downplaying danger of a default

President says country will not submit to extortion after court rules in favour bondholders

CRH and Ryanair advance on Dublin market, but Tesco and SABMiller slide in London

President Cristina Kirchner’s lauded economic policies are unravelling as the country sinks into a long-predicted crisis

Iseq mirrored mood across Europe, and traders said volumes were pallid

Ireland is a high-cost, high-risk destination for the oil industry

Move a setback for hopes of new wave of oil and gas exploration in Irish waters

Trading update reports stronger performance than expected in first quarter

Low take-up of offshore licensing reflects risks involved in drilling off Irish coast

Reasons may include the poor strike rate of previous efforts, uncertainty over planning and concerns that the tax regime could be changed