Good day for big names in Dublin as Bank of Ireland and CRH both rise by 4.4%

European stocks fall to year’s low amid concern that a financial crisis is returning to the peripheral nations

Former US treasury secretary Timothy Geithner testifies in court action against US government

S&P 500 index closes up on $25bn sale of Forest Laboratories to Actavis

Ryanair, CRH, Smurfit Kappa and Bank of Ireland were among the most traded stocks in Dublin

History shows that assuming intrinsic value can be naive and expensive

Ben Bernanke to chair last meeting before Janet Yellen takes over

Report showed French manufacturing production increased in October

Nomination of first woman to run world’s most influential bank relieves markets

China survey upbeat on manufacturing, but concerns remain about Fed’s stance

Yellen has became the Fed front-runner by elimination

As panic rippled across the Atlantic in September 2008, Irish politicians and officials scrambled to contain the domestic crisis

EU leaders meet in Brussels today where they may step up efforts against tax evasion

Ministers travel abroad to represent Ireland for national day

Noonan to be left in charge of State during annual Government exodus