Organisation: Guidant

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technology

Permission sought for biotech park to create 3,500 jobs

PLANNING permission is being sought for a biotechnology park that could yield up to 3,500 jobs.

business

US stocks dip

business

Little change on Wall Street

business

US stocks down 206

business

US stocks in late decline

business

Johnson And Johnson to abandon acquisition

Time Warner and oil prices sees Wall Street soar

US stocks moved sharply higher on Wall Street today on strong earnings from Time Warner and declining oil prices.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2005

Citigroup earnings put the brakes on Wall St rally

Wall Street’s rally skidded to a halt today after weaker-than-expected earnings from Citigroup Inc. raised questions about other companies’ second-quarter results – but a drop in oil prices limited the market’s decline.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2005

Landmark house to become Clonmel hotel

THE former home of Charles Bianconi, the Italian mayor of Clonmel who effectively put 19th century Ireland on wheels by establishing the country’s first transport system, is to become a 29-bedroom hotel.

Tue, 04 Jan, 2005

Plans for 1,000 jobs ‘not affected by takeover’

MAJOR expansion plans leading to the creation of an additional 1,000 jobs at Guidant Corporation’s Tipperary plant will not be affected by the $25.4 billion takeover of the worldwide company last week, the company said yesterday.

Fri, 24 Dec, 2004

US stocks mixed on economic news

Stocks were mixed in uneven trading on Wall Street today, with less-than-stellar economic data pressuring stocks and upbeat corporate news, including Johnson & Johnson’s US$25.4bn (€19.18bn) to buy Guidant Corporation, giving investors reasons to buy.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004

Guidant takeover won’t hit jobs

THE proposed €18 billion takeover of Guidant by Johnson & Johnson is not expected to impact on the creation of more than 1,300 new jobs planned independently by the companies in Cork and Clonmel.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2004

Plant quiet on takeover rumours

MANAGEMENT at the Clonmel-based Guidant Ireland is remaining tight-lipped on reports from the US that healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is to complete a $24 billion takeover of the worldwide Guidant Corporation.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2004

McAfee quits Holland to set up here

McAFEE Inc is to locate its European headquarters in Cork creating 152 highly skilled and well-paid jobs. The firm develops anti-virus software to protect computer systems.

Fri, 29 Oct, 2004

Pharmaceutical company adds to jobs bonanza with 150 new positions

ANOTHER 150 jobs are to be announced for the south-east today in an expected boom for Waterford to be confirmed by Health Minister, Micheál Martin.

Mon, 05 Jul, 2004

Retail sales give economy another boost

THE economy received another boost yesterday with signs that retail sales are picking up and unemployment is falling.

Sat, 03 Jul, 2004

Healthcare plant gets 1,000 jobs boost

Neans McSweeney

Wed, 23 Jun, 2004

Medical giant to create 1,000 jobs in Clonmel

A US medical company is to create 1,000 jobs in a new manufacturing facility in Clonmel in Co Tipperary.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2004

Johnson & Johnson stocks benefit from patent ruling

Dow industrials component Johnson & Johnson has gained 35 cents to US$50.41.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2003