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Karen O'Reilly: Trump and Musk battle shows we're still living in a dysfunctional boys' club 

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 11:38
The world needs a new kind of leader. A flexible one. A thoughtful one. A female one

State to lose tax revenues as people move to electric vehicles but missed climate targets will cost us - IFAC

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 11:07
Missed climate targets could cost the State €5,000 for every person

Government urged to lower capital gains tax to 20% in next budget

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 01:00
Professional services firm PWC noted that a reduction in capital gains tax for retrofitted properties would also help promote sustainability

'Poor budgeting' has Government spending money faster than planned, says watchdog

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 01:00
IFAC said the Irish economy is in a strong position, but it warned of growing risks, saying that tariffs and trade tensions are a threat to investment and exports

Ibec claims Government must act to tackle Ireland's 'regulatory drift' 

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 00:05
Employer representative body Ibec has proposed a series of measures to ease the burden on businesses as it claims Ireland is suffering from ...

Construction activity falls for first time in three months

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 00:05
While some firms were able to increase activity, in line with improving customer demand, elsewhere there were signs of softening market conditions and uncertainty, AIB said 

Calls for capital gains tax to be reduced to 20% in Budget 2026

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 00:05
PwC said in its pre-budget submission the rate of capital gains tax should be reduced from one of the highest in Europe to help private businesses

Apple to open AI models to outside developers after unveiling new operating system

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 19:56
Though the company introduced some new AI capabilities as part of the conference, the focus was more on operating systems changes and design elements

Tesla hit with stock downgrades after fallout between Musk and Trump

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 16:52
The downgrades mark the latest hurdle for Tesla, shares of which are down about 27% in 2025, making it the weakest performer of the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks

US signals willingness to remove tech export restrictions with China

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 16:41
US stocks flipped between small gains and losses, and Chinese shares trading in Hong Kong entered a bull market as investors expressed hope the talks signalled a cooling of trade tensions

Dublin subsidiary of Pornhub owner sees revenues rise 28%

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 16:21
Notes states a US lawsuit alleging that it distributed child pornography is “without merit”.

Warner Bros Discovery splits streaming from cable TV

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 15:12
The new streaming and studios company will include Warner Bros, DC Studios, and HBO Max — the crown jewels of Warner Bros Discovery's entertainment library

MyWealthManagement to complete four acquisitions in 2025

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 14:09
Mortgage broker and financial advisor MyWealthManagement Group is targeting a workforce of 300 employees across the country by 2030 through ...

Almost one in four of Ireland's unemployed aged between 25 and 34

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 12:18
Numbers on live register fell last month, says CSO 

David McNamara: ECB ready to take a pause on rate cuts

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 12:11
Trade tensions and still high core inflation should give policymakers pause for thought on lowering interest rates further

'Talking ATMs' come to Cork as BoI continues €60m rollout plan

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 10:05
Some 650 ATMs will be installed in all branches in Ireland over next two years

Because it's worth it: L’Oreal to buy skincare brand Medik8 in €1bn deal

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 09:04
French company has been boosting its portfolio, seeking to take advantage of the interest in skincare

Qualcomm agrees €2.1bn deal for semiconductor firm Alphawave

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 07:52
The company makes high-speed semiconductor and connectivity technology that can be used for data centres and AI applications

Grant scheme to spend €23m upgrading social housing stock 

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 07:35
Local authorities granted funding for modifications to housing for people with mobility or disability needs

Irish households' €160bn in savings could be unlocked to fund new homes – SCSI

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 00:02
State-backed housing investment vehicle could release some of the €160bn, most of which is in low-interest current accounts

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