RTE Business

Business morale in Germany unexpectedly stagnated in February, a survey showed today, dealing a difficult hand to a future government after Sunday's election in which parties promised to lift Europe's top economy from perpetual downturn.

German business leaders have called on Berlin to quickly form a new government, warning Europe's top economy could not afford to waste any time as companies suffer from high costs, red tape and rising competition from abroad.

Berkshire Hathaway reported record annual profits and boosting its cash stake to $334.2 billion, as Warren Buffett used his annual shareholder letter to caution Washington to spend money wisely and take care of those who get the "short straws in life."

Homebuilder Glenveagh Properties has agreed a deal with the Land Development Agency to deliver 337 homes in the Cork Docklands.

Just Eat Takeaway.com has today reported a 36% rise in its annual core profit on improvement in the key UK and Ireland markets, mainly due to lower costs of fulfilling orders and more efficient marketing.

Bank of Ireland has reported pre-tax profits of €1.855 billion for the year to December 2024, down 4% on the €1.938 billion reported in 2023, but said it has entered 2025 with momentum across all of its business lines.

If your workplace leaves you feeling anxious, ignored, exhausted or unfulfilled, it might just be the right time to say 'bye bye'

Occupancy rates in Irish hotels fell last year, while forward room bookings for 2025 are €100m lower than they were at this stage 12 months ago.

Advertised rents rose by an average of 5.7% last year, according to the latest report by property listings website Daft.ie.

Advertised rents rose by an average of 5.7% last year, according to the latest report by property listings website Daft.ie.

While the audience might be focused on the glitz and glamour of the Oscars, behind the scenes there's a murky, million-dollar marketing blitz underway, writes Adam Maguire.

Climate change is transforming the business landscape right across the world, bringing with it enormous challenges.

A dispute that led to teachers at BIMM music college striking for several days earlier this month has been resolved with workers voting - "by a massive majority" according to their union - to accept a deal.

The Irish arm of engineering consultancy firm, ARUP last year returned to profit to record pre-tax profits of €3.42m.

Charlie Chawke's contentious Box'd Coffee outdoor cafe enterprise located outside his Goat Bar and Grill in Goatstown has generated revenues of €478,191 over two years.

US consumer sentiment dropped more than expected in February to a 15-month low and inflation expectations rocketed as households worried that President Donald Trump's plans for steep and broad-based tariffs would eat into their purchasing power.

There are 350,000 office jobs which could be done remotely according to a new report.

A long-serving chef at Shanahan's on the Green in Dublin, which closed last year, says he has not been paid anything for his notice period, outstanding holiday pay or his last week at work.

Laya Healthcare said today it will increase premiums across its schemes by an average of 6.6% from 1 April.

A total of 82 mergers were notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission last year, an almost 21% increase from 2023.