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More than 300,000 of us overpaid our taxes

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 13:55
Every year, thousands of taxpayers are leaving behind sizeable refunds, writes John Hearne

Austria's Red Bull tops €10bn in annual sales despite slower growth

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 13:07
Red Bull’s beverage sales continue to be the main driver of growth even as the company expands its portfolio of sports investments.

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 12:43
New appointees with Samsung, Magnet+, the Irish Wheelchair Association, EHS International, Teagasc and TEKenable

Currys increases profit outlook despite lacklustre Christmas sales

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 12:26
Shares in Currys have fallen 24% over the past year

Garden accessories firm wins legal fight with luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:45
Louis Vuitton’s objection to the trademark registration application “failed on all grounds” and that the “average consumer… would not mistake the marks for one another; there will be no direct confusion”.

Paddy Power owner Flutter sees revenue rise as it delists from Euronext Dublin

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 08:21
Flutter announced that its NYSE listing is on track for 29 January 2024

Fuel prices drop for fourth consecutive month

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 07:39
Petrol and diesel prices fell from €1.72 per litre in December to €1.68 but still remain elevated above 2023 lows

Naenka Runner Diver 2 headphones: Your ultimate swimming companion

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 05:05
The Runner Diver 2 has a built-in music player, allowing you to preload your favourite tunes onto the headphones.

Baseus Bowie MA10: Budget-friendly earbuds with impressive ANC and battery life

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 05:00
The buds come with an IPX6 rating for sweat and water resistance.

Irish office vacancy rate rises 'on tech slowdown and home working'

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 05:00
Vacancy figures in cities have risen to as much as 18%

Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra: Top-tier wireless audio and noise cancellation excellence

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 05:00
When wearing the QC Ultra, you will feel surrounded by soft leather foam material, which makes for a cosy and pleasant wear.

PMD begins trading on Nasdaq Nordic following reverse acquisition

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 19:54
Cork medical devices firm holds 97.7% of the shares in Promore

Markets dial back on deep ECB rate cuts this year

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 19:08
Refrain from central bank officials strike a more cautious tone about the outlook for easing

Shipping giants warn Red Sea disruption could last for months

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:26
Separately, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk signed an agreement for a new long-term collaboration which they say isn't linked to the Red Sea attacks

Samsung launches new Galaxy S24 Series with a focus on AI

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:21
The ProVisual Engine on the Galaxy S24 Series is a suite of AI-powered photography tools that elevate your photo and video game.

Samsung unveils AI-powered S24 range as it hails ‘new era of mobile’

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:00
Samsung said many of the AI tools would work on-device rather than via the cloud using an internet connection

Great Outdoors boss says new Decathlon store will drive footfall into Dublin city

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 16:40
Decathlon will join H&M and Pret a Manger in the restored Clerys building

Nearly half of retailers considering a reduction in hours due to rising costs

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 16:38
The survey was conducted by Retail Excellence also found that 35% are contemplating increasing prices

Number of new electric cars licensed up 45% last year

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 16:10
The proportion of new cars licensed which had diesel engines declined

Apple pips Samsung in global smartphone sales in 2023

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 16:08
iPhone accounted for 20% of the global market with close to 235m shipments last year, research shows

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