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<p>During December, the services purchasing managers index showed a reading of 57.1 — a decrease from the 58.3 recorded in November but still a positive indication of growth. File picture: iStock</p>

economy

Services sector sees 'robust' growth during December

In terms of the outlook for 2025, 47% of companies said they expect business activity to increase over the next 12 months — up from 40% in November

<p>PwC figures shows there were 852 insolvencies recorded in 2024 — down from the over 900 expected. File picture: iStock</p>

companies

Total number of company insolvencies lower than expected last year

<p>Minister of State Dara Calleary said that the formal screening mechanism for investments would be tailored to Ireland’s needs. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

economy

New laws to crack down on 'potentially hostile investments' come into force

Convention Centre Dublin makes record profits of €18.23m as revenues rise to €32.65m

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Convention Centre Dublin makes record profits of €18.23m as revenues rise to €32.65m

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Vodafone-Three UK merger may push bills up says UK watchdog

Global container carrier profits soar on record volumes

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Global container carrier profits soar on record volumes

Scaling companies 'struggle' to secure private investment

Scaling companies 'struggle' to secure private investment

Overall funding for the half year plummeted by almost a quarter to €753m compared to the same period in 2023, despite investment activity ticking upwards in the second quarter

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

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Paul Duffy: Irish competitiveness depends on investment into skills

Persistent underinvestment in higher education threatens to erode the quality of our education system

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

Uber Supreme Court case

Uber slapped with €290m fine over data transfers to US

The fine is the highest penalty ever issued by the Dutch Data Protection Authority against any company, a spokesperson said by email. It’s also the biggest fine Uber received globally.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Germany Is Running Out of Workers, Putting Growth in Jeopardy

German business sentiment falls again delaying recovery hopes

In a survey of 9,000 company managers, most said they were more pessimistic and assessed their current situation as worse

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Glanbia shares plunge 7% as it reiterates commitment to SlimFast despite 'drag'

Glanbia shares plunge 7% as it reiterates commitment to SlimFast despite 'drag'

The pharma industry has gobbled up the weight-loss market, especially in the last year, with blockbuster drugs including Ozempic

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Medical device company Abbott raises profit guidance on outlook

Abbott has a significant manufacturing presence in Ireland

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Meta in talks to take 5% stake in Ray-Ban owner

Meta in talks to take 5% stake in Ray-Ban owner

Meta Platforms is in talks to take a minority stake in the maker of Ray-Ban sunglasses, as the Facebook owner intensifies its push into smart glasses.

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Taoiseach appoints new Ministers

Jim Power: Prudent policy to come face to face with political reality

In Budget 2024, the Government announced a package in excess of €14.2bn and were still able to deliver a surplus. An even larger package could be on the cards for October

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Limerick-based translation software firm Translit merges with UK language consortium

Limerick-based translation software firm Translit merges with UK language consortium

Mr Chernenko said his company has successfully bid for several high-profile contracts, including work for a number of government departments in Ireland, which led to company revenue growth.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Raising funds in a high interest rate environment

Raising funds in a high interest rate environment

Nory provides services to restaurants across the globe including the US, Middle-East and other parts of Europe, but Mr Sheridan said that 'the UK and Ireland seem to be the two markets that are struggling more than any other market we work in'

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Ensuring the financial sustainability of their client

Madeleine Murray: New EU sustainability standards requires firms to upskill

People can’t be transparent about something they don’t understand. Literacy on ESG metrics and the value of the disclosure process can only happen with a massive upskilling programme

Sun, 19 May, 2024

Meta layoffs expected

Ireland’s digital exports now third largest internationally

Surpassing €300bn, digital exports are proving to be an economic sweetspot

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Business sentiment remains largely positive despite tight labour market, survey shows

Business sentiment remains largely positive despite tight labour market, survey shows

Elsewhere, smaller firms in the Republic were boosted as incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris pledged to provide support to assist with rising business costs

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: A national policy on tourism is overdue

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: A national policy on tourism is overdue

Escalating costs of business allied to significant capacity concerns mean that the year ahead is likely to be a challenging one for Irish tourism

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

DENIS SCANNELL

Tommy Hilfiger-owner PVH shares plummet after downbeat annual forecast

Shares of Calvin Klein-owner PVH Corp slumped nearly 23% yesterday after it forecast worse-than-feared annual revenue and profit, mainly hit by challenging demand in Europe.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Eir telecommunications outlet

Faulty goods and services fuels 20% jump in calls to consumer watchdog

Nearly 9,000 consumers were referred to the Small Claims Court, including over 1,000 people who had issues with domestic appliances

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

ieExplains: What do you mean there's another referendum coming?

ieExplains: What do you mean there's another referendum coming?

The referendum on Unified Patent Court was officially announced by the Government in January of this year

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Agri-services firm Origin Enterprises gives cautious outlook amid adverse weather conditions

Agri-services firm Origin Enterprises gives cautious outlook amid adverse weather conditions

The company’s operating profit declined to €12.7m from €20m during a period of strong performance in an environment of rising commodity markers and on-farm demand

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Employers will not face PRSI contribution increase under plan

Employers will not face PRSI contribution increase under plan

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney has said that the Government needs to do more for businesses that are under 'particular pressure'.

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

06/09/2010 Johnny Ronan at the opening of the Conv

CIE seeks possession of tallest office/hotel site from Ronan firm

CIE said that while Tanat is entitled to another 12 months to complete, there is no prospect of it achieving completion within that time

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Lord Rothschild death

Tony Blair leads tributes on death of financier Rothschild at age 87

Financier remembered as a 'passionate supporter of charitable causes in Israel and Jewish culture', along with being chairman of the board of trustees at Britain's National Gallery

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Ryanair appear before transport committee

Holidaymakers to face higher air fares, warns Ryanair's Michael O'Leary

Ryanair's original forecast for the year to the end of March 2025 was that it would carry 205m passengers

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Do not disturb - hotel room interior

Donagh Davern: Hotel sector must implement technology to thrive

Labour shortages and increased guest demands will mean that technological advances will increase for the hospitality sector

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Coronavirus

Retailer Currys in play as JD.com mulls joining takeover battle

The future ownership of Currys is now in play as a second potential bidder, Chinese online sales giant JD.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

An Irish passport gives citizens of Ireland, a top view of passports on a wooden table

John Whelan: Restrictions on business visas are harming Irish firms

Ireland lost competitiveness in terms of supporting Irish businesses last year, the OECD has said in a report that targets much criticism at the Government's regulations over granting work visas.

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

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Firm told to pay back €2.2m in pandemic wage supports to Revenue

A firm has been ordered to repay over €2.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Shops stock

Superdry losses widen as Christmas fails to revive fashion sales

Elsewhere, WH Smith saw its sales benefit from festive travel, while H&M is said to be planning to close stores in Spain

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Greencore expects strong 2024 as costs stabilise

Greencore expects strong 2024 as costs stabilise

Company will seek to drive profitability through 'commercial discipline' and are investing in 'several initiatives to develop a robust platform for future growth'

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Irish Banks

Irish bank shares join in rally ahead of ECB meeting this week

The European banking sector jumped 1.3%

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

‘The riots were the final nail’: Dublin restaurant owner on business challenges

‘The riots were the final nail’: Dublin restaurant owner on business challenges

A Dublin cafe owner has spoken about the challenges of high electricity bills, an increased VAT rate and rising staff costs – adding that the Dublin riots in November were “the final nail in the coffin”.

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Cost increases will see 1,000 small businesses close this year

Cost increases will see 1,000 small businesses close this year

In Cork alone, four high-profile restaurants have closed in recent days

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Inside New Carrefour Planet Store

French supermarket Carrefour to stop selling Pepsi goods due to price hikes

France's finance minister has previously threatened to claw back what he described as 'undue' profits from food companies with special taxes if they did not pass on their own lower costs to consumers

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Diageo secures planning permission for new brewery

Diageo secures planning permission for new brewery

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to drinks giant Diageo to construct its planned €200m brewery for Newbridge, Co Kildare.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Mid adult businessman talking to his colleagues on presentation in the office.

Women dominate Ireland's worst jobs while men take the top roles

Joint report from Nevin Economics Research Institute and the UCD School of Business found low-paid jobs are more apparent among females

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

McDonald's sexual harassment complaints

McDonald's bullish on China growth prospects as it boosts stake in local business

Since 2017, the number of McDonald's stores in China has doubled to 5,500 and the country has become its second-largest market

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Posterity will be generous to the memory of the late Ben Dunne

Irish Examiner view: Posterity will be generous to the memory of the late Ben Dunne

As one of Ben Dunne's sons stated on social media, he was 'a good and decent man'. Rest in peace, Ben Dunne — 1949-2023

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

BBC Good Food Nation survey

Minimum wage 'to add to costs for small food and drink firms'

The hike in the minimum wage will add to the costs facing small firms even as energy and commodities inflation slows, business group Food and Drink Ireland has said.

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

PORTUGAL-ECONOMY-TECHNOLOGY-WEB SUMMIT

Cáit Caden: After a nightmarish week, Web Summit can only dream of u-turns and a fresh face

Earlier this week, Google told the Irish Examiner it will no longer have a presence at Web Summit', attributable to a Google spokesperson”.

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Shares in Sphere venue jump after U2 launch in Las Vegas

Shares in Sphere venue jump after U2 launch in Las Vegas

The stock surged as much as 13% to $42 today, the largest intraday leap in almost six weeks

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

Dealz-owner Pepco cuts profit outlook again amid 'increasingly challenging' markets

Dealz-owner Pepco cuts profit outlook again amid 'increasingly challenging' markets

Its shares fell sharply after it highlighted weaker consumer demand for its key clothing and general merchandise categories

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Gambling addicted man with glasses in front of online casino slot machine on laptop computer at night

Betting firm 888 shares slide 15% as profits expectations fall

Betting firm 888 Holdings has lowered its annual core profit expectations after a 10% decline in third-quarter revenue, partly due to tighter regulations in Britain. The company’s shares ended 15% lower to a more than two-month low in London trade.

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Intel Shares Fall Most Since July After Predicting Surprise Loss

Intel slapped with €376m fine by EU competition regulators

EU court originally wiped out a record €1bn penalty against the chipmaker over alleged illegal rebates offered to squeeze out rivals

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Currys financials

Currys to create more than 1,100 jobs in Ireland and the UK

Around 720 temporary jobs will be on offer as well as 370 permanent positions and 120 driver roles

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

GERMANY-EU-ECB-BANKING-INFLATION

S Emer Walsh: Window dressing bank offerings of 3% an attempt to save face

After being forced to the table by the Government, Ireland's pillar banks have prompted questions once again as to who it is they serve

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023