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US companies were behind almost 40% of offices bought or leased in Dublin in 2011 and the trend is likely to accelerate this year, according to estate agents.

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ONLINE game company Zynga filed for an initial public offering (IPO) yesterday, hoping to raise up to $1 billion (€688m).

NEARLY 200 jobs are to be created at three business ventures in counties Offaly, Galway and Dublin.

BETWEEN 100 and 200 jobs are to be created through US-based online retailer Gilt Groupe, choosing Ireland as the location for its international headquarters.