Shareholders in Vodafone say they support chief executive Vittorio Colao’s plan to rebuild the company with pricey European broadband assets, even though it could complicate a lucrative bid from AT&T.

MOVIE QUOTES enter the cultural canon on a yearly basis, but the phrase ‘Groundhog Day’ exists on another level entirely.

IRELAND’S competitive corporation tax rate is not the main reason the country attracts so much foreign direct investment (FDI), according to Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

THE shadow of multi-millionaire Declan Ganley fell dramatically across the Lisbon campaign yesterday as he appeared poised to re-enter the fight for another No vote.

The US publisher of the The Wall Street Journal today said it had received a preliminary takeover approach from Rupert Murdoch’s media company News Corporation.

US federal investors are examining a memo to see what officials at Biogen Idec Inc, the third-largest US biotechnology company, knew about the condition of two patients before the withdrawal of the drug Tysabri, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Drinks giant Allied Domecq was today reported to be a takeover target of the French owner of Jameson whiskey, Chivas Regal whiskey and Jacob’s Creek wines.

RIP-OFF? What rip-off? asked the banks. The one that won’t wash, despite the banks’ charm offensive, replies the Wall Street Journal.