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Construction industry activity falls across all areas for first time in 18 months
‘Further loss of momentum’ particularly sensitive in housing sector as Government looks to deliver on ambitious housing targets
Ireland’s future depends on collective ambition and bold vision on infrastructure
State needs to look ahead with resolve to address the crises that could undermine us, not back with nostalgia
Irish banks to take on Revolut with new instant mobile payments plan
A previous instant payments project was abandoned by Irish banks two years ago
Ibec appoints AIB chief executive Colin Hunt as president
Mr Hunt takes over from Meta Ireland head Anne O’Leary
Warmer, healthier and more cost effective homes: new online tool calculates solar PV cost
AIB’s new online calculator provides recommendations, estimates payback period and offers information on SEAI grants to start your solar PV journey
Irish services firms cutting jobs at fastest rate since late 2020
Ireland’s services sector underperformed the euro zone in the past month
Irish publicly quoted companies to spend record €6.9bn on buybacks amid global flurry
Heightened spend reflects a surge in stock repurchases on both sides of the Atlantic
Finance sector urges Central Bank to stop ‘gold-plating’ EU rules and be given competition mandate
This is likely to be strongly resisted by the regulator
Irish manufacturing growth slows in August, data shows
Several Irish firms cited the UK as a key source of weakness for goods orders
Irish household deposits rise €1.3bn in July driven by on-demand accounts
Flows into term savings accounts with agreed maturity of up to two years easing, says Central Bank
Why neobanks are seizing market share left behind by Ireland’s traditional banks
Online financial players are well capitalised and generally offer customers a more efficient service
Global markets muted as traders wait for Powell’s speech Jackson Hole symposium
Euronext Dublin finished the day down 0.2 per cent on what was a quiet day ahead of a bank holiday in Britain on Monday
Tech sell-off dampens mood on Wall Street
Euronext Dublin finished 1.6% lower, dragged down by Cavan-based insulation specialist Kingspan
Wall Street falls, European shares rise as investors digest Ukraine peace efforts
Declines in Nvidia and other heavyweight AI stocks pull New York indices down
AIB gives Pearse Doherty an open goal for criticism
Sinn Fein spokesman assails AIB over tracker mortgages
PwC keeps tight rein on Irish staff’s office attendance
Accountancy firm tracks staff to ensure they meet rules enforcing office presence three days every week
European markets fall back as they await outcome of summit on Ukraine
Dublin market ended week on positive note
Global stocks rally stalls while US bond yields rise
European shares touch two-week highs despite dip in momentum
US-China tariffs truce buoys European shares
The European benchmark ended up 0.21 per cent on Tuesday
Irish house building activity shrinks for third month in row as confidence dips, AIB report suggests
Confidence among construction firms at its lowest in almost three years, according to survey, despite ever rising Government targets
Evidence of difficult year for Irish tourism continues to mount
New data sheds light on what is surely going to be remembered as a down year for the sector
Is it worth borrowing to improve the energy efficiency of your home?
Payback periods can be long but you have the immediate benefit of lower bills and a warm home that has increased in value
Union and Bank of Ireland in row over changes to hybrid working arrangements
FSU instructs members in BOI to continue current working practices and not to agree to changes due to take effect on September 1st
Trump-Putin summit boosts global stocks amid hopes of Ukraine ceasefire
Dublin’s Iseq moves 1% higher as banks and food stocks gain momentum
Wall Street boosted by string of upbeat corporate earnings
Markets elsewhere were more mixed on Wednesday, but Euronext Dublin outperformed European peers as it climbed 0.7%
Tourism business levels dip for fifth month in a row in July, AIB survey shows
AIB survey indicates widespread softening of growth across services sector
Donohoe delayed approving sale of State’s final shares in AIB
Minister for Finance took three-week period to consult with other members of Government on the ending of ‘crisis-era’ relationship with AIB
Markets give up early gains as US economic data disappoint investors
Ryanair continues gradual climb higher in Dublin to close just above €26 per share
Trump tariff letters unnerve investors with banks worst hit as markets drop
Pharma companies also volatile in wake of letters from US president to 17 of them demanding lower prices
AIB shares fall 5% on weak loan growth and lack of special investor payment
Net interest income decreased by 10 per cent year-on-year to €1.87m
Manufacturing sector keeps growing despite higher costs
One in three businesses predict growth despite Trump’s tariffs
Working from home ‘trending upwards’ despite moves to bring workers back to the office
Ciara O’Brien on a new survey on Ireland’s use of technology that also reveals scepticism about AI
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