French group to buy most of pharmacy services firm Navi in deal valued at over €50m
Dublin-based pharmacy wholesale and services business declines to comment on size of stake
Uniphar
European shares dip slightly on inflation concerns and Novartis weighs on drugmakers
Iseq rises over 1% with nutrition-related companies standing out
Uniphar profit continues to grow in first half of 2026
Expansion seen across its business divisions, company says
Irish competition watchdog to carry out full investigation into Uniphar takeover of TouchStore
Move is first time CCPC has moved to investigate deal that historically would not have been big enough to come under its remit
London’s FTSE hits record high despite AI sell-off
European banking stocks continued resurgence following strong results from Deutsche Bank and UBS
Stocks rise as crude prices fall and traders await Nvidia results
Chipmaker’s quarterly earnings are seen as a crucial test of AI demand
European shares fall as investors mull Middle East peace prospects
Paddy Power owner Flutter gains in New York amid management overhaul
European shares advance as robust earnings offset concerns over Middle East
Brent crude oil prices hold above the $110 a barrel mark
CCPC flexes its muscles over pharmacy sector deal
Uniphar acquisition of pharmacy-focused software group Touchstore triggers activation of new competition powers
Revenue at Uniphar grows 11% as it tops €3.1bn
Healthcare services group said it has entered 2026 with ‘strong trading momentum’ and is doing business in line with expectations
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
Shares muted as investors digest US jobs data
European defence stocks dip amid hopes for Ukraine peace deal
Falling tech stocks drag global shares lower
Broadcom drops after sales outlook falls short of lofty expectations
European shares fall as concerns over tech giants’ valuations continue
Permanent TSB continues to gain amid sale plans
Uniphar to unite US businesses under its own branding
Healthcare services group makes senior appointments as it ramps up US expansion
Global markets climb as results season reaches full steam
Food giant Kerry Group saw ‘some buy activity’ in Dublin as it finished the day up 0.8%
Pharmacy services firm NaviCorp bought out former chairman for €12.6m after dispute
NaviCorp denied Simon Healy’s claims when the case came before the High Court in October 2023
Stocks extend September rally despite fears of US government shutdown
Potentially turbulent week lies ahead with slew of central bankers to speak
European shares near one-month low amid economic concerns
US indices track down after legal defeat for Trump tariffs while bond yields rose in UK, Germany and France
Uniphar revenue rises as group on track for earnings growth
Company recorded revenue of €1.45 billion for the six months to the end of June
European shares recover although Swiss stocks take a hit on US tariff news
Investors adopt wait-and-see approach on Trump tariffs
Uniphar ‘needs up to €150m of deals’ to hit growth target
Analysts at broker Deutsche Numis cut rating on Uniphar to hold from buy
Uniphar agrees to undertakings pending injunction hearing over alleged breach of agreement
Dublin-based Thera seeks orders preventing Uniphar from blocking its trading account
Uniphar defends itself against High Court action by Thera
Hickey's and Life operator is being sued in the High Court over alleged abuse of its market position
Tariff relief hopes boost recovery in global stocks
Iseq index up 2.3% as banks move higher, fuelled by positive updates from a trio of US lenders
Muted day on Irish markets following ECB interest rate cut
More cuts on the way while Bundesbank warns region’s largest economy will barely grow next year
A-rated industrial facility in southwest Dublin likely to appeal to occupiers
Shortage of quality stock is likely to spur interest in unit at Greeogue Business Park following refurbishment by Kennedy Wilson
Choppy trading in world stocks ahead of central bank moves
Standout performer in Dublin was healthcare services group Uniphar, which finished up 6.8% after positive trading update
‘Good start’ to 2024 positions Uniphar for growth across divisions, says chairman
Healthcare services group reported a 27.1% jump in gross profits last year, driven by acquisitions
Higher interest rates drag on profits at Uniphar despite growth
Healthcare group traded ‘strongly’ in first half, meeting medium-term growth target
European shares recover from six-week low as investors’ eyes turn to crucial US Fed meeting
Meanwhile, as China’s central bank surprised analysists and delivered a smaller than expected cut to lending rates, Asian stocks tumbled, and these policy signals from China also weighed on sentiment in other global markets.
Pay rises totalling 9.5% recommended for workers at Uniphar
Labour Court suggests workers should receive a 5% rise this year with further increases until 2025
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