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ECJ in favour of Irish-based service providers in case

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:42
The European Court of Justice has delivered an opinion in favour of a number of big Irish-based online service providers in a dispute with the Italian government.

Energy costs set to fall by 18% this year - analyst

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:17
Some relief may be in store for Irish households and businesses when it comes to energy costs, with one analyst predicting the short-term power market price in Ireland could fall by over 18% this year.

Ryanair passengers have 'no concern' over Boeing jets

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 09:42
Ryanair passengers have not shown any concern about flying on Boeing aircraft since the grounding of some 737 MAX jets after a cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight, group chief executive Michael O'Leary said today.

EU court should back Google's $2.7bn EU fine - adviser

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 09:28
Alphabet unit Google's €2.42 billion EU antitrust fine should be upheld by Europe's top court, an adviser to the court said today.

Fujitsu in firing line over UK Post Office scandal

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 08:43
A Japanese technology giant is in the crosshairs of British politicians for building the faulty accounting software that led to what has been called the country's biggest ever miscarriage of justice.

Google to cut jobs in Assistant, hardware, engineering

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 08:31
Alphabet's Google said it is laying off hundreds of employees across multiple teams, with Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman also leaving the company, as the tech giant continues to cut costs.

Irish operations a bright spot for Grafton Group

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 08:19
Woodie's DIY and Chadwicks owner Grafton Group has reported a "resilient" performance in subdued markets over the Christmas period.

Consumers more optimistic on economy - PTSB

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 07:37
Consumers are more optimistic about the outlook for the economy than was the case a year ago, according to the latest Reflecting Ireland survey from PTSB.

UK unveils plans for major nuclear power expansion

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 07:32
The UK government has announced plans for what it said was the country's "biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years" to bolster its energy independence and meet carbon emission targets.

M&S beats forecasts with 8.1% rise in Christmas sales

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 07:31
Marks & Spencer has today reported a better-than-expected 8.1% rise in like-for-like sales over the Christmas trading period, driven by market-leading growth in food and a strong performance in womenswear.

Irish Residential Properties REIT names new chairman

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 07:26
Irish Residential Properties REIT has appointed Hugh Scott-Barrett to succeed Declan Moylan as Chair of the company's board.

Tesco raises profit outlook after Christmas sales rise

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 07:12
Tesco has today upgraded its profit outlook for the second time in four months as it reported a better-than-expected 6.8% rise in underlying UK sales for the key Christmas trading period.

An Post to raise price of domestic stamp by 5c to €1.40

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:00
An Post is to increase the cost of domestic stamps by 5c from the start of next month.

Unions disappointed by public sector pay offer

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 04:20
Public sector trade unions have described a pay offer from the Government as "extremely disappointing".

Regional summit for tech start-ups planned for Limerick

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 00:01
A summit for tech start-ups is to be held in Limerick next month.

EFTs for bitcoin approved by US securities regulator

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 22:03
The US securities regulator today approved the first US-listed exchange traded funds (ETFs) to track bitcoin, its Chair Gary Gensler said, in a watershed for the world's largest cryptocurrency and the broader crypto industry.

Amazon to lay off staff in Prime Video, Studios

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 16:14
Amazon.com will lay off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations, it said in an internal note today as companies extend their massive job cuts over the past two years into 2024.

CES seeking robots neither too human nor too machine

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 15:00
With big, expressive eyes, elfin ears and adorable cooing, Miroka and Miroki could be an apparition from your favourite cartoon.

At CES, beauty products pamper with AI

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 14:38
Salon-worthy manicures at home and expert skin care advice from artificial intelligence: the beauty industry is counting on tech to get consumers pampered like the rich and famous.

LG and Samsung making TVs disappear - in a way

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 14:04
After years spent dominating living rooms, big flat-screen televisions could start getting out of the way of the decor.

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