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IBRC liquidators given more time to sell loan book
The Irish Bank Officials Association has welcomed news that extra time has been given to the special liquidators of IBRC to sell its multi-billion euro loan book.
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FTSE returns to winning ways
Buoyant banks helped the FTSE 100 Index return to winning ways as shares in state-backed Lloyds Banking Group passed a key threshold today.21 hours, 45 minutes ago
Cameron to meet Google chief over tax fiasco
Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt will meet David Cameron next week, just days after the internet giant was mauled by a Commons committee over its tax affairs.23 hours, 12 minutes ago
Irish firms secure €17m of investments on Enterprise Ireland trip
Irish companies on a trade mission to the Czech Republic and Poland haved signed contracts with a potential value of €17m.1 day, 52 minutes ago
Singapore down, Hong Kong markets unchanged
HONG KONG: The Hang Seng index closed unchanged at 23082.7.1 day, 2 hours, 32 minutes ago
EMC urges colleges to create 'Big Data' courses
EMC has urged colleges to create more 'Big Data' programmes as experts predict millions of new jobs in analytics over the coming years.1 day, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago
Fed comments spark gloom on US market
Signs of a slowing economy combined with comments from a Federal Reserve official helped pull the US stock market down yesterday.1 day, 18 hours, 25 minutes ago
Virgin boss vows return to profits
Virgin Atlantic’s new boss vowed to get the airline back in profit within two years after it reported more big losses today.1 day, 23 hours, 23 minutes ago
Encouraging figures for Aviva's new boss
Aviva’s new boss offered some encouragement for beleaguered investors today after seeing a solid start to the insurer’s new financial year.2 days, 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
ESRI expects economic growth to hit 1.8% this year, rise again in 2014
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) is predicting that economic growth is likely to hit 1.8% this year and 2.7% next year.2 days, 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
Cameron 'hugely concerned' about oil price-fixing
The full force of the law should be available against oil executives who are found to have fixed prices, UK Prime Minister David Cameron has indicated.2 days, 3 hours, 7 minutes ago
US stocks climb to all-time highs
Investors nudged the US stock market to all-time highs yesterday despite a handful of disappointing economic reports.2 days, 17 hours, 12 minutes ago
Small gains for European markets
The FTSE-100 index at the close was up 7.49 at 6693.55 today.2 days, 18 hours, 7 minutes ago
Catering giant Compass announces profits rise
Catering company Compass, which has several operations in Ireland, said half-year pre-tax profits rose 8% to £611m (€719.2m).2 days, 22 hours, 12 minutes ago
SBP examinership period extended
The High Court has agreed to extend the period of examinership for insolvent newspaper The Sunday Business Post to 100 days.2 days, 22 hours, 26 minutes ago
Citi Bank to close Waterford office
Citi Bank has decided to close its office in Waterford. It employs around 50 people.3 days, 7 minutes ago » latest
Pfizer to close Little Island plant - 136 jobs lost
Pfizer is to close one of its manufacturing plants in Cork, with the loss of 136 jobs.3 days, 38 minutes ago
Job fears at Pfizer's Cork plant as staff called to management meeting
There are fears this morning for jobs at Pfizer in Cork - as staff are called into a meeting with management.3 days, 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Topaz's Dublin airport overhaul to create 120 jobs
The Topaz service station at Dublin Airport is to be given a major overhaul with the creation of 120 jobs.3 days, 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
M&S unveils new fashion line in bid to halt slump
The team tasked with giving Marks & Spencer’s fortunes a makeover has unveiled the key fashion pieces they think will bring customers back to the ailing store.3 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes ago
Oil firms probed on price-fixing
Oil companies BP and Shell are being investigated over allegations of price-fixing.