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UniCredit to launch BPM bid on April 28

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:27
UniCredit said it would launch on April 28 its buyout offer for Banco BPM on the same day as French bank Credit Agricole said it had secured supervisory approval to hold up to 19.9% of BPM's capital.

White House to hold meeting on TikTok ahead of deadline

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:21
US President Donald Trump will consider today a final proposal related to TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline for the app to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a US ban, a White House official told Reuters.

Will pharma companies leaving Ireland for US face tax penalties?

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:11
US companies looking to leave Ireland in the wake of Trump's tariffs could face an exit tax of up to 33%

Novo Holdings doubles income and returns in 2024

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:11
Novo Holdings, the controlling shareholder of obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk, nearly doubled annual income and investment returns to a record €8 billion in 2024, it said today.

Pharma industry may be golden goose ready for plucking

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:02
Tariffs are one way for Donald Trump to achieve tax cuts, and Irish-based pharma industry may be a golden goose ready for plucking, writes Sean Whelan.

5 things to know about Donald Trump's tariffs plan

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 06:00
David Murphy takes a look at how US President Donald Trump's tariffs plan could impact Ireland and Europe and for how long.

Small rise in claims submitted to injuries board in 2024

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 05:00
The number of personal injuries claims submitted to the Injuries Resolution Board last year rose by 1% to 20,318 when compared with 2023 - but still remain well below pre-pandemic levels.

Trump administration due to announce tariff plan

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 00:00
The Trump administration is due to announce its plans for tariffs on goods imported by the US late this evening with new duties taking effect tomorrow.

President of European Research Council visits Dublin

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:57
President of the European Research Council, Professor Maria Leptin, has visited Dublin for a series of engagements with research and political leaders.

Why the pharmaceutical sector is so important to Ireland

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:57
The pharmaceutical sector is a huge part of the Irish economy, providing thousands of well-paid jobs and contributing billions of euro in Corporation tax.

Boeing made 'serious missteps', CEO will testify

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:16
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will tell lawmakers today that the US planemaker made "serious missteps" in recent years but has since made "sweeping changes" after a January 2024 mid-air emergency involving a new 737 MAX.

Mercedes mulls pulling US entry-level cars over tariffs

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:08
Mercedes-Benz Group is considering withdrawing its least expensive cars from the US as President Donald Trump's auto tariffs would potentially harm their sales, Bloomberg News reported today, citing sources

Ireland's trade may be caught in tariffs 'battle' - study

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:48
Ireland will be highly exposed in the event of a retaliatory trade war following US President Donald Trump's expected tariffs, according to two leading international trade experts.

Michael Kors owner Capri's finance head leaves for Macy's

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:13
Capri Holdings' finance and operations head, Thomas Edwards, will leave the US luxury holding company to assume similar roles at department store chain Macy's

RTÉ worker got 103% pay rise in "administrative error"

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:24
A tribunal has declined to enforce the terms of an RTÉ worker's employment contract after the State broadcaster admitted doubling her salary by mistake.

New electric vehicle sales jump 30% in 12 months to March

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:29
Just over 2,500 new electric vehicles were sold in March, up almost 30% on the same month last year.

Fáilte Ireland's flagship trade event kicks off

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:06
Meitheal, Fáilte Ireland's annual flagship trade event is underway in Killarney.

UK hopeful US tariffs will be reversed with economic deal

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:22
Britain is still hopeful that any tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump will be reversed shortly, if the two sides can agree the outline of a new economic partnership, its business minister has said.

Tesla car sales in France, Sweden drop in first quarter

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 11:36
Tesla's sales in key European markets fell again in March, data showed today, adding to signs that drivers are shunning Elon Musk's electric car brand as competition from China stiffens and some protest against his political views.

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