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Dropbox to cut around 500 jobs globally

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 17:24
Cloud storage company Dropbox has announced a 20% cut to its total workforce which will result in around 528 job losses globally.

Prada's third quarter revenues rise 18%

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 16:37
Third-quarter net revenues for Prada rose 17.7% at constant exchange rates, driven by double-digit retail sales growth in Asia and Europe and the doubling of sales at the smaller Miu Miu brand, the Italian luxury group said today.

Apple launches new versions of MacBook Pro

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 16:20
Apple has unveiled new MacBook Pro models that feature more powerful processors for tasks such as photo and video editing, aiming to bolster its appeal among creative professionals.

Pre-tax profits at Milano chain of pizzerias drop 80%

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 15:43
Pre-tax profits at the company that operates the Milano chain of pizzeria restaurants last year declined by 80% to €2.34m in the face of 'sector wide headwinds'.

Hotel ordered to pay €5,000 for racial discrimination

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 15:27
A hotel which told a man it was full when he booked under a "common" Traveller Community surname - only to accept a reservation under a different relative's name just hours later - has been ordered to pay €5,000 for racial discrimination.

Grafton Group's Irish operations seeing good growth

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 14:31
Woodie's DIY and Chadwicks owner Grafton Group said today that its full year adjusted operating profit is anticipated to be broadly in line with expectations.

Trick or Treat: The growing global problem of food fraud

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 13:32
A global and increasingly complex food chain has created more opportunities for criminals to commit food fraud, writes Adam Maguire.

US economy posts solid growth ahead of election

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 13:03
The US economy maintained a solid pace of growth in the third quarter as ebbing inflation and strong wage gains powered consumer spending ahead of a contentious presidential election set to turn on pocketbook issues.

Avant Money to cut its mortgage interest rates

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 12:19
Mortgage provider Avant Money is to cut its mortgage interest rates by up to 0.4% following recent rate cuts from the European Central Bank.

Old phone still at home for most, new CSO report reveals

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 11:51
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that for 70% of people who had recently replaced their phone, their old device was still at home.

Inflation estimated at 0.1% in 12 months to October - CSO

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 11:30
Inflation is only increasing marginally, according to the latest estimated figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Smurfit Westrock forecasts FY core profit of $4.7 billion

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 11:12
Smurfit Westrock said it expects to make a full year core profit of $4.7 billion after posting third quarter earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $1.265 billion.

Euro zone growth beats forecasts but outlook still muted

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:08
The euro zone economy grew faster than expected last quarter but threats of oversized tariffs from a potential Trump presidency along with escalating trade tensions with China are keeping the outlook muted.

How much cash will Irish politicians spend on general election?

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 09:54
The Irish political finance system has a mixture of British and European characteristics, with candidates subject to clear spending limits

UK's finance minister lines up tax hikes in first budget

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 09:53
Britain's new finance minister Rachel Reeves will announce what may be the biggest tax hikes in three decades today in a bid to fix the country's sagging public services, alongside billions of pounds of extra borrowing to overhaul the economy.

German economy skirts recession in third quarter

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 09:47
Germany's gross domestic product unexpectedly grew in the third quarter driven by government and household spending, skirting a recession amid fears that Europe's biggest economy would contract for a second consecutive quarter.

Do you work with a psychopath? Here's how to know

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 08:59
It is easy to be fooled by the charming behaviour of a psychopath in the workplace, but their meanness is a particularly sinister trait

Avolon's third quarter net income rises by 24%

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 08:58
Dublin-based aircraft leasing company Avolon has reported higher lease revenues and net income for the third quarter of this year as it announced a deal to buy a portfolio of 118 aircraft through the acquisition of Castlelake Aviation.

StanChart to double down on wealth business, trim retail

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 08:33
Standard Chartered has upgraded key performance targets as its quarterly profit topped market estimates, and said it will double down on its wealth business while slashing back retail banking in a bid to further boost returns.

EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing backlash

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 08:24
The European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45.3% at the end of its highest profile trade investigation that has divided Europe and prompted retaliation from Beijing.

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