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Scope raises Irish credit rating to AA over 'robust economic growth'

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 17:26
Corporate tax revenues are up again this year by 15%, compared to the first half of 2023

Investors gauge impact of Harris's White House on US market

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 16:22
Harris proposes increasing the corporate tax rate to 28% from 21%, a plan her campaign characterised as a way to 'ensure billionaires and big corporations pay their fair share'

ECB's chief economist warns inflation battle has not been won

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 15:55
The bank's meeting on September 12 and the Fed's two-day meeting from September 15 are being viewed as a key test as to whether inflation has been truly brought under control

Irish agriculture's long history in trade dispute crosshairs

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 02:00
China's dairy probe is Ireland's latest tariff battle

Avoca-owner Aramark posts jump in revenue despite redundancy costs

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 14:58
The accounts showed that despite the €5.8m redundancy pay-out, numbers employed at the Irish arm of the global integrated services group increased by 564 to 4,889.

Car-hire firm CarTrawler revenue jumps as rental prices stabilise

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 12:47
The company also posted an operating profit of €8.3m, surging 150% from €3.3m in the previous year.

Oaktree Capital Management seeks partner for 3,800-home project in Dublin

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 12:31
About 3,800 homes will be constructed on the city’s Glass Bottle site, together with the equivalent of a skyscraper of office and life science space

Europe’s harvests from grapes to apples hit by chaotic weather

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 11:32
In the UK, it’s the lack of sun that has troubled farmers of fruits like strawberries, tomatoes and cucumbers.

Nestle joins long list of firms replacing chief executives in bid to regain investor confidence

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 11:14
New bosses started at Dove soap maker Unilever, beleaguered infant-formula maker Reckitt Benckiser and Guinness owner Diageo

Nestle shares face pressure following abrupt departure of CEO

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 08:23
Critics argue Nestle has been too reliant on price increases, which have hit sales volumes as cash-strapped customers turned to cheaper brands

Irish business must push on with executive gender balance progress

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 08:15
Irish business leaders must capitalise on the 80% of top companies with three or more women on their board, says chief of Balance for Better Business

Capital gains tax: Proposed change 'could create a succession cliff edge for family firms'

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 07:57
Prior to Budget 2025, the Government is being urged not to apply CGT liability to transfers of family business worth more than €10m

My Job: Everyman CEO on how the theatre is entwined with the soul of Cork

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 02:29
Anne Marie Coughlan on the challenging brief of resourcing and producing excellence in art

Lack of flexible job options may be driving women out of the workforce

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 00:05
Research by jobs site Indeed also found the majority of lone parents surveyed struggled to find work due to a lack of flexible working options

Sales rise at CF firm Vertex Ireland

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 18:08
Irish company fulfils all EU-wide sales and now sells a suite of cystic fibrosis (CF) drugs that includes Kalydeco and Orkambi across the EU

JD Sports gives cautious outlook despite improved sales

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 17:13
The global sports fashion industry is seeing a slowdown this year and there is a high rate of promotional activity as both Nike and Adidas look to reduce stock levels with discounts.

BMW pulls ahead of Tesla in European electric car sales 

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 17:04
Sales of fully electric BMWs in the bloc jumped by more than a third to 14,869 units in July.

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 16:41
New appointees with Aon Ireland, Conrad Dublin, Pinergy, Legal & General, Argo Development Studio and Ardanis

Eurozone business activity surprisingly strong in August despite rising prices 

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 15:37
There were signs that the upswing may be temporary, with readings flattered by a sharp rise in French services activity due to the Olympics

Eurozone wage growth slows, boosting case for another ECB cut

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 15:24
The data begin a three-week countdown to the ECB’s September meeting, where officials are expected to lower the deposit rate for a second time, following June’s initial move

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