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Bank of Ireland introduces voluntary gambling blocks

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:49
Bank of Ireland has introduced voluntary blocks on debit cards for customers who want to stop using gambling operators.

Fergal O'Brien named RTÉ's new Business Correspondent

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:27
RTÉ News has appointed Fergal O'Brien as its new Business Correspondent.

Appeals board clears Dublin Airport US Customs expansion

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 09:56
An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to daa, the operator of Dublin airport, for a planned expansion of the airport's existing US Customs Pre-Clearance and Border Protection facility.

Diet company WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 09:46
WW International, has formerly known as WeightWatchers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a bid to cut its debt after hugely popular obesity drugs upended its business model.

Pandora trims 2025 profit guidance, warns of tariff hit

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 09:24
Danish jewellery maker Pandora has cut its annual profit margin guidance due to a decline in the US dollar and said it is preparing for scenarios related to US tariffs that could add tens of millions of dollars to its costs.

Enterprise Ireland invested €27.6m in 157 start-ups

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 08:46
Enterprise Ireland invested €27.6m in start-ups last year, up 15% compared to the amount invested in 2023.

AMD sees $1.5bn revenue hit from US curbs on China chips

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 08:36
Advanced Micro Devices has forecast a $1.5 billion hit to revenue this year due to new US curbs on chips, which require the company to obtain a license to ship advanced artificial-intelligence processors to China.

JD Wetherspoon sees sales growth in Q3 on steady demand

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 08:12
British pub group JD Wetherspoon has today reported a 5.6% rise in like-for-like sales in the third quarter, as higher household disposable income and favourable weather drove demand for its food and beverages.

Easter boosts passenger numbers at Dublin & Cork airports

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 08:05
Both Dublin and Cork airports saw an increase in passenger numbers in April, according to airport operator daa, on the back of a busy Easter period.

Novo Nordisk cuts 2025 outlook, Q1 profits beat forecasts

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 07:29
Obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk has today downgraded its 2025 sales forecast, ending a four-year stretch of steady guidance increases since the launch of its Wegovy weight-loss drug, as US prescriptions ceased to grow.

Offshore wind developer Ørsted's Q1 beats forecasts

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 07:22
Renewable energy company Ørsted has today reported a first-quarter operating profit above expectations but said the offshore wind industry remains challenged.

BMW keeps 2025 outlook, warns US tariffs will bite in Q2

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 07:16
German premium carmaker BMW has today confirmed its 2025 outlook and said it expected some of US tariffs on car imports to decline from July, but warned the duties will have a "notable" second-quarter impact on its business.

Intel shareholders approve equity incentive plan, CEO pay

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 07:11
Intel shareholders have approved a measure by the chipmaker aimed at topping up share reserves to attract and retain new employees, and compensation for its new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

US, Chinese officials to hold trade talks in Switzerland

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 01:42
Senior US and Chinese officials will travel to Switzerland later this week to kickstart stalled trade talks following President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff rollout, according to statements from both countries.

Nurses to call for extreme weather compensation

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 00:01
The annual conference of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation will hear a call for nurses and midwives who attend work during extreme weather conditions to receive "timely and adequate" compensation.

Motor insurance costs up 9% in first half of last year

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 00:00
The average cost of a motor insurance policy increased by 9% (€49) during the first half of last year, when compared with the first six months in 2023.

New cricket stadium to deliver tourism dividend of €93m

Tue, 05/06/2025 - 16:20
Plans lodged by Sport Ireland for a new National Cricket Centre, including a spectator bowl, will generate a €93m tourism dividend here over a five year period.

US tariffs of 10% would hit GDP growth next year - dept

Tue, 05/06/2025 - 15:48
Continuing US tariffs of 10% would reduce Gross Domestic Product, a measure of economic growth which includes multinationals, by 1.5 percentage points next year, according to the Department of Finance.

US trade deficit hit fresh record before Trump tariffs

Tue, 05/06/2025 - 15:27
The US trade deficit reached a new record in March, according to fresh government data published today, as imports surged ahead of President Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariff rollout.

Tax take to end of April up 15% on same time last year

Tue, 05/06/2025 - 15:08
Tax receipts for the first four months of the year are up 15.3% on the same time last year, the latest Exchequer Returns from the Department of Finance show.

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