IF the world’s biggest spirits company Diageo wants to be a leading player in American whiskey, the experience of another major company attempting a US merger won’t give it much cause for cheer.

EUROPE’S “most dangerous woman” is expected in Cork next month to advise businesses on how to do better.

Gas company Eirgas is to buy 40% of the Kinsale Head gas field in Co Cork, it has been announced.

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One of the most volatile weeks in the London market’s recent history ended today with the FTSE 100 Index barely changed on its starting point.

British film studio business Pinewood Shepperton today warned that further delays to major productions could threaten revenues this year.

KNOW of anyone, prior to the race now, who thought Sunday’s renewal of the Budweiser Irish Derby wasn’t sub-standard?

Drinks giant Allied Domecq was today closer to being swallowed by rival Pernod Ricard after regulators in the United States gave the deal the green light.

BRITAIN’S Takeover Panel yesterday set a June 29 deadline for a consortium headed by Constellation Brands to make a rival offer for spirits group Allied Domecq which has already agreed to be taken over by France’s Pernod Ricard.

A US-based consortium was today given an ultimatum to bid for drinks giant Allied Domecq within the month or walk away.

A rival to Pernod Ricard has moved closer to launching a counter-bid for drinks group Allied Domecq, it emerged today.

DRINKS and snack food group C&C could see its profits hit following the takeover by Pernod Ricard of Allied Domecq, whose brands it distributes in Ireland.

The takeover of Allied Domecq will see a number of the most historic scotch whiskies coming under French ownership.

Drinks giant Allied Domecq is to be taken over by the French owner of Chivas Regal whisky and Jacob’s Creek wines for £7.4bn (€10.8bn), it was announced today.

Drinks giant Pernod Ricard should be ready to serve up a £7.4bn (€10.8bn) takeover deal for rival Allied Domecq later this week, reports indicated today.

Drinks giant Allied Domecq today confirmed it was the subject of takeover interest from rival French group Pernod Ricard, which counts Midleton, Jameson, Powers and Bushmills whiskeys among its brands.

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US giant Wal-Mart Stores was today named as America’s and the world’s largest company, capturing the top spot on the annual Fortune 500 list.

Manchester United have scored a third goal.