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Paramount settles with Trump over '60 Minutes' for $16m

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 14:06
CBS parent company Paramount has today settled a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over an interview broadcast in October, the latest concession by a media company to a president who has targeted outlets over what he describes as false or misleading coverage.

Many online games contain manipulating design techniques

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:20
An international sweep of 439 mobile and online games by national consumer agencies has found many of them contain design techniques that may aim to manipulate players as young as three years old into making decisions or purchases they would not otherwise.

Unemployment rate unchanged at 4% in June - CSO

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:39
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4% in June from a month earlier and down from 4.4% in June of last year.

Central Bank fines Donegal credit union for rule breaches

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:18
The Central Bank has fined a Co Donegal credit union a total of €36,273 for breaching anti-money laundering requirements as well as the Credit Union Act of 1997.

Hong Kong set to regain IPO crown this year

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:49
Hong Kong is expected to lead the world in IPO financing this year despite uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and trade tariffs, accountancy giant PwC said today.

IDA Ireland secures 179 investments in first half of 2025

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:19
The number of investments into Ireland by foreign multinational companies increased by almost 37% during the first six months of the year compared to the same time in 2024.

NAMA transfers €356m social housing portfolio to LDA

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:11
The National Asset Management Agency said it has completed the transfer of its social housing vehicle, National Asset Residential Property Services DAC (NARPS), and its portfolio of 1,366 homes to the Land Development Agency.

Volvo Cars sales volumes down 12% in June

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 09:35
Sweden-based Volvo Cars has today Wednesday a fourth month of falling sales volumes in a row, pressured by trade tariffs and weaker electric vehicle demand.

Weaker US dollar creates additional hurdle for exporters

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 08:57
The US dollar has continued to weaken against the euro this week, presenting extra challenges for exporting firms.

6 million Qantas customer accounts accessed in cyber hack

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 08:37
A cyber hacker broke into a database containing the personal information of millions of customers, Qantas said, in Australia's biggest breach in years and a setback for an airline rebuilding trust after a reputational crisis.

National Grid failures led to fire that closed Heathrow

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 08:13
A fire that caused a hugely disruptive shutdown at Heathrow airport in March was caused by the failure of a component at an electricity substation that had not been properly maintained, Britain's National Energy System Operator said today.

Intel CEO eyes big shift in chip manufacturing business

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 08:02
Intel's new chief executive is exploring a big change to its contract manufacturing business to win major customers, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a potentially expensive shift from his predecessor's plans.

US President threatens Musk with deportation

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 08:01
US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have reignited their bitter feud, with Mr Trump threatening to deport Mr Musk and strip federal funds from his businesses for criticising the president's flagship spending bill.

Greggs warns of profit dip as heatwave deters customers

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 07:44
UK baker and fast food chain Greggs said today its annual operating profit could be modestly below last year's levels, as unusually high temperatures in the UK discouraged customers from eating out.

Ryanair's passenger numbers for June increase by 3%

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 07:31
New figures from Ryanair today show that it carried a total of 19.9 million passengers in June, an increase of 3% on the same time last year.

Billionaire H&M founding family speeds up share purchases

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 07:21
The billionaire Persson family has picked up the pace of share purchases in the H&M fashion empire it founded, regulatory filings show, potentially boosting speculation the company may eventually be taken private.

Santander bolsters presence in UK with deal for TSB

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 07:17
Spain's Santander has reached an agreement to acquire smaller rival Sabadell's UK unit TSB for initially £2.65 billion in an all-cash deal, subject to approval by Sabadell shareholders.

'Canary in the mine' - tariff threat impacts Offaly firm

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:00
The threat of tariffs is having an impact on Irish businesses, and the uncertainty is leaving many in limbo.

Industries want to be 'part of conversation' on tariffs

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:00
The threat of tariffs is having an impact on Irish businesses, and the uncertainty is leaving many in limbo.

Taoiseach discusses deepening trade links with Japan PM

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 05:11
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have held talks in Tokyo to discuss deepening trade links, bilateral relations and cybersecurity.

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