The question of making a higher or lower offerON THE MOVE: Particularly in desired areas, the difference between asking price and sale price is fallingThu Mar 07 2013 - 00:00
Major rally among global marketsMarkets rose across the globe with the Dow Jones reaching a record high, amid speculation that central banks around the world…Wed Mar 06 2013 - 00:00
FBD defies wider insurance trend with increased profitsFBD has bucked the trend by growing its profits and market share at a time when the broader insurance market is contractingTue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Fewer players left standing in the credit card marketDifferent providers offer varying credit card rates, with different costs hitting you overseasTue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Sudden loss of business meant company had to act to surviveFUTUREPROOF: FMI: It may not have been the most auspicious of starts but for Charley Stoney, losing a substantial slice of business…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Elan shareholders to benefit from drug salePharmaceutical company Elan is set to offer shareholders a cash dividend policy, allowing them to benefit directly from the long…Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Insurer FBD sees 5.3% jump in profitsInsurance group FBD reported an increase in profits this morning, up by 5.3 per cent to €52Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Initiative to help fill ICT vacanciesWith an expected 900,000 job vacancies in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector by 2015, a new European …Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
BoI losses fall to €1.5 billionBank of Ireland has reported an underlying loss before tax of €1.5 billion for 2012, a decrease of 2 per cent on 2011.Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Calling time on old-style call centresWhen is a call centre not really a call centre? When telephones are no longer the primary form of communication.Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Cement company to create 61 jobs in new plant at Dublin PortEcocem Ireland, a cement company based at Dublin Port, has said it will create 61 jobs in a new plant at the portThu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
ESB to shed stake in plants abroadState energy group the ESB will divest its 50 per cent stake in two international power stations to fulfil a Government order…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
European stocks up from two-week lowMarkets rose as Italy met its maximum target for debt sales in an auction and orders for US durable goods excluding transportation…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Irish victims of spyingAn Irish Government entity, along with high profile government targets in Belgium, Portugal and the Czech Republic, has been …Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Entrepreneurs urged to apply to programmeEnterprise Ireland is calling on potential entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea to apply for a place on its New Frontiers…Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Over 130 new jobs for DublinMore than 130 new jobs have been announced by two companies in Dublin this morning.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Double digit growth for Kerry GroupKerry, the global ingredients, flavours and consumer food group, has reported earnings in line with expectations, with revenues…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
EI is looking for new entrepreneursEnterprise Ireland is calling on potential entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea to apply for a place on its New Frontiers…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Appointment at One51Geoff Meagher, former deputy group managing director of Glanbia, has been appointed a non-executive director of investment group…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
CRH beats earnings forecastsConstruction group CRH has reported better than expected earnings for 2012, with EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Could it be the REIT time to invest in property?The collapse in values means that property is a potentially attractive option for investors, particularly on the commercial side…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
DCC to cancel Irish listingEnergy and distribution group DCC has confirmed that it will cancel its stock exchange listing from the Irish Stock Exchange (…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Should we call off the house hunt and rent?ON THE MOVE: The figures don’t always add up, even when the indicators suggest you should rentThu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
PTSB's future lies in dealing effectively with loss-making tracker mortgage bookANALYSIS: While Irish Life may have found a new home with Canadian life assurer GreatWest Lifeco, its former stable-mate Permanent…Thu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
Moody's downgrades Permanent TSB and notes 'negative outlook'Rating agency Moody’s has downgraded the ratings of Permanent TSB (PTSB), reflecting the challenges the bank faces with returning…Thu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
Almost 16,000 new mortgages issued in 2012Almost 16,000 new mortgages, at a value of €2.7 billion, were issued in 2012, an increase in volume of 11Wed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
Irish construction sector to fall againThe pace of decline of the Irish construction industry will slow in 2013, with a 3 per cent drop in output forecast by construction…Wed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
Downgrade for Permanent TSBRating agency Moody’s has downgraded the ratings of Permanent TSB (PTSB), reflecting the challenges the bank faces with returning…Wed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
European stocks retreat for third dayWith US markets closed for President’s Day, it was a quiet day across Europe yesterday, with volumes down by as much as 50 per…Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
First-time buyers drive mortgagesAlmost 16,000 new mortgages, at a value of €2.7 billion, were issued in 2012, an increase in volume of 11Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
Calculating the best returns on your savingsAs banks begin to pay lower interest rates for money on deposit, you need to shop around to get the best dealTue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
Innovator and entrepreneur with a sharp eye for potentialFuture Proof: Marc O'Dwyer, chief executive, Big Red BooksTue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
Pension fees can leave you shortchangedIt’s somewhat shocking to realise that much of the tax relief you get for saving into a pension fund can be eaten up by the various…Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
The ups and the downs of fixer-uppersOn the move: If the thought of renovating an old house doesn't make your heart stop, at least do your homeworkThu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Rebound in industrial production reverses sluggish trendNew figures for industrial production in December show output in the sector rebounded strongly on weak out-turns in the previous…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
What are promissory notes?Finally, a deal on the much-discussed but little understood promissory notes seems imminentWed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
PMI report shows fast pace of growthThe Irish services sector expanded at its fastest pace since August 2007, new statistics reveal.Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
C&C fined €90,000 by financial regulatorDrinks group C&C has been fined € 90,000 by the Central Bank for failing to keep up-to-date records on its “insider” list…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Markets across Europe tumbleMarkets across Europe tumbled yesterday, as Spanish and Italian banks retreated with the nations’ government bonds amid signs…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Irish remain big users of chequesIreland remains one of only a few European Union member states that still use cheques for regular payments, according to a new…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Tax revenue from international financial services companies fallsTax revenue paid by Ireland’s international financial services companies fell in 2012 as the sector continued to suffer in the…Mon Feb 04 2013 - 00:00
Tough challenges for assurance companies, conference toldLife assurance companies will be subject to greater regulatory oversight in 2013 as they face up to another challenging year …Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
EBS to cut workforce by third as it seeks 200 redundanciesEBS Building Society, a subsidiary of AIB, is set to cut its workforce by a third as it franchises out the last of its branches…Wed Jan 30 2013 - 00:00
50 jobs at risk as Blacktie goes into liquidationBlacktie, the Irish formal wear hire company founded by “dragon” Niall O’Farrell, has become the latest victim of the economic…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Markets edge up on earnings boost in USStocks edged upwards or stayed flat yesterday as US lawmakers agreed on a compromise budget and US companies reported better-…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Black Tie to appoint liquidatorFormal wear hire chain Black Tie has become the latest victim of the economic downturn.Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Ecofin to push taxing of financial transactionsMinister for Finance Michael Noonan has said Ireland could be the “honest broker” in discussions about the financial transactions…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
How to make sure you're not paying too much taxChecking your tax credit certificate is a worthwhile exercise – you might even find you are due a refundTue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
EU states to progress transaction taxA group of 11 European countries, including Germany and France, will progress the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT), having been…Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
