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Apple's share of Chinese phone market shrinks as rivals pick up pace in world's largest market 

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:54
A comeback by Huawei has directly impacted Apple in the premium phone market, market researcher Counterpoint says

Kerry spend €185,000 on tourism rebrand over fears of falling behind

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:34
One concern was the absence of a 'youth-focused vibrant community culture' and the need to move the county beyond its reputation for 'beaches, mountains, and unspoilt environment'

Penneys-Primark revenues rise to £4.5bn though cautious shoppers weigh on sales growth in Ireland

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:17
Penneys-Primark retail operations posted a 45% jump in operating profit to £508m in the first half of its financial year.

West Cork dairy firm Carbery revenues slump 12% after 'challenging' year for dairy market

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:34
'Despite a challenging year, we managed to maintain our position as leaders in milk price,' said Jason Hawkins, chief executive of the Carbery Group. 

JD Sports plans $1bn deal for retail expansion in US

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:42
Hibbett, which has about 1,169 stores across 36 US states, will extend JD's breadth in the country.

Penneys and Primark owner posts almost 40% rise in profit as fashion retail business improves

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:42
Conglomerate's operating profit surged to €1.1bn, driven by improved trading conditions across fashion business 

Plunging electricity prices signal lower bills, CSO figures suggest

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 18:03
Wholesale electricity prices tumbled 40% in March compared to a year earlier and declined 70% compared to the same month in 2022

Six Nations investment fund targets €15bn valuation as it plans IPO

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 17:12
CVC has about €186bn of assets under management. It was originally part of the lender Citigroup.

Boeing faces big questions over deliveries of Max planes

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:57
Spirit's Belfast factory under focus amid reports of Boeing takeover

Big Tech this week will show earnings are running out of steam

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:28
On Friday, the poster child for artificial intelligence, Nvidia plunged 10%, wiping out $212bn (€200bn) in market value.

AIB switching incentive may benefit only 'green mortgage' customers, expert warns

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:19
The bank plans to increase the payment available for switching mortgage provider from €2,000 to €3,000

More Eurozone consumers struggling with housing costs

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:03
The share of lower-income households expecting to make late payments for utilities or rent rose to more than 20% in the first quarter from about 15% in 2023, ECB researchers Omiros Kouvavas and Desislava Rusinova said.

Ryanair takes court case over Aer Lingus appeal

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 15:57
The 120,000 sq ft hangar would create more than 200 jobs, according to airline.

Profits fall at Cork-based Kearys Motor Group despite record €280m turnover 

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 14:24
Group's pre-tax profit fell by 8% to €8.1m as supply chain delays and rising costs impacted the business

David McNamara: Geopolitical tensions could harm the fragile global economy

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 14:23
Energy price falls have been helping to reduce annual consumer inflation for much of the past year, but these base effects are likely to wash through the data very soon, and could even push up inflation once more if the recent trend in oil prices persists

AIB Group increases switcher payments by 50% as wave of fixed-term mortgages set to end

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:55
Around 70,000 mortgage holders will have their fixed rate expire this year, with new rates set to be significantly higher

Small businesses do not have the luxury of time and resources — SFA

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 01:00
'Around three businesses per day are closing with more yet to come, unless the Government acts decisively and fast'

Firm claims it can't pay redundancy due to EU sanctions on Russia

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 00:52
Workplace Relations Commission hears employees of Irish subsidiary of a Russian aircraft leasing firm were left 'high and dry'

Irish firms struggle to recruit for 'Green Jobs' 

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 00:05
Businesses in Ireland are struggling to fill a rapidly growing number of sustainability-related or ‘Green Jobs’ due to a skills shortage.Data from ...

Ireland’s digital exports now third largest internationally

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 14:04
Surpassing €300bn, digital exports are proving to be an economic sweetspot

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