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Danish brewer Carlsberg has today reported a "solid" start to the year in China and said it had not seen significant changes in consumer habits across other markets but warned of volatile sentiment.

The boss of BP said the energy giant has "already made significant progress" with its oil and gas focused growth strategy as it pulls back from renewables to boost its finances.

Deutsche Bank has today posted a 39% rise in first-quarter profit after its global investment banking division generated a big increase in revenue in bond and currency trading during volatile markets.

Porsche's margins plunged in the first quarter, it said today, forcing the sportscar maker to cut its 2025 outlook in the wake of weakness in China, its main market, rising supply chain costs and US tariffs that are disrupting the global car industry.

German sportswear maker Adidas has today confirmed its 2025 guidance, but said it expected the planned higher tariffs on imports into the US to eventually raise the costs of all its products for the market.

Associated British Foods has kept its guidance for "low single digit" annual sales growth at its Primark clothing unit, which trades as Penneys here.

The Communications Workers' Union (CWU) has announced its decision to formally close its account with X, formerly Twitter, accusing the platform of being anti-worker, anti-union, and anti-democratic.

AstraZeneca said today it may face a fine of up to $8m over suspected unpaid import taxes in China as the drugmaker works to boost business in its second-biggest market after scandals including the arrest of its China president last year.

HSBC has launched a $3 billion share buyback after reporting a 25% fall in first-quarter profit, and warned of a possible hit to loan demand and credit quality in the face of US President Donald Trump's global trade war.

German airline Lufthansa has today confirmed its operating result forecast for 2025, but warned that it was closely monitoring the possible impact of trade tensions with the US.

A memo to establish a new Strategic Housing Activation Office will go to the Cabinet this morning.

Low supply, increasing demand from dairy farmers as well as issues around succession were the main factors driving up the price of agricultural land last year, according to a report.

RTÉ's Environment Correspondent George Lee examines how feasible the Government's offshore wind ambitions are alongside the economic benefits of the sector.

Credit Unions have topped the annual ranking of the Ireland Reputation Index for the third year in a row.

A number of flights to and from Spain have been cancelled at Irish airports amid an ongoing blackout across large parts of Spain and Portugal, with airport operators saying passengers should check in with their airlines before travelling.

A Johnny Ronan firm involved in a long running legal dispute concerning €1m Harry Clarke stained glass windows at Bewley's Cafe on Grafton Street in Dublin recorded post tax losses of €33.17m last year.

Vodafone Ireland has named Sabrina Casalta as its new Chief Executive Officer as of 1 May 2025.

The UN World Food Programme will cut staff by 25-30% as funding for the global aid agency plummets, according to an internal email seen today by AFP.

IBM will invest $150 billion in the US, including on facilities for quantum computer production, over the next five years, the latest American technology company to back the Trump administration's push for local manufacturing.

An Bord Pleanála has rejected plans by builders, Bartra for its plans for a €30m apartment scheme for Dublin's Old Navan Road.