Markets close: S&P 500 hits new record high while Iseq outperforms most euro-zone peers

EU regulator ‘hates’ America, Trump claims

Iseq underperforms European peers but rises almost 0.7% on the day

In Dublin, Iseq fell 0.6%, with poor performances from some larger financial stocks

Markets report: CRH, Smurfit and AIB gain as Bank of Ireland and PTSB lose ground

US crackdown on Huawei rekindles concerns about worsening global trade

Increased pressure on Huawei comes days after US trade war with China escalated sharply

Irish market up 1.2 per cent as banks climb

Political polarisation and economic uncertainty will impact but growth predicted

Will represent Ireland at 2019 international Science and Engineering Fair in Arizona

Chinese tech giant projects annual R&D budget will rise to as much as $20 billion

Global markets remain unsettled by fear of trade war sparked by threat of US tariffs

Move follows decision by US president Donald Trump to block deal

Bid for Qualcommwas blocked by Trump, citing national security grounds

Stoxx little changed after six days of gains, S&P futures rise

US president rejects proposed $117 billion deal on grounds of national security

In Dublin the Iseq is flat, while GKN drags the FTSE 100 into the red

Market report: Iseq closes down despite rally as FTSE gains amid reignited concerns about Brexit and as the euro held onto most of its gains against sterling last week

Bank of Ireland drops as lender disappoints with guidance on its net interest margin

Bid to bridge valuation gap for what would be largest technology deal in history