Paddy Power reports 28% growth and record turnover
Paddy Power has reported 28% growth in the year to date.
"Make-up or break-up" Cameron tells the euro zone
It's time for the euro zone to either make up or break up according to British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Growth in Japan exceeds expectations
Official figures show that Japan's economy grew by a faster-than-expected 1.0% in the three months to March.
Access to ESM would help market return: Noonan
Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said Dublin's plan to return to capital markets in late 2013 might not be achievable because of market uncertainty.
Greece vote is about its future in Europe: Germany
Greece's new elections are a vote on the country's future in Europe and the euro, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said today, amid ongoing political turmoil in Athens.
France sells bonds at mixed rates
France raised over ?9 billion in bond sales in the first issue since Francois Hollande took over as president, promising a change in economic policy.
Euro zone inflation eases to 2.6% in April
Euro zone inflation eased only slightly to 2.6% in April from 2.7% in March, EU figures showed today.
C&C profits in line with expectations
Drinks group C&C has reported pre-tax profits of ?110.9m for the year to the end of February.
Efforts to stimulate US economy: Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve policymakers are open to further efforts to stimulate the US economy if growth falters or threats escalate.
Rise in exports and imports seen in March
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted exports rose by ?361m (5%) to reach ?7.623 billion in March.
Paddy Power has reported 28% growth in the year to date.
"Make-up or break-up" Cameron tells the euro zone
It's time for the euro zone to either make up or break up according to British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Growth in Japan exceeds expectations
Official figures show that Japan's economy grew by a faster-than-expected 1.0% in the three months to March.
Access to ESM would help market return: Noonan
Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said Dublin's plan to return to capital markets in late 2013 might not be achievable because of market uncertainty.
Greece vote is about its future in Europe: Germany
Greece's new elections are a vote on the country's future in Europe and the euro, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said today, amid ongoing political turmoil in Athens.
France sells bonds at mixed rates
France raised over ?9 billion in bond sales in the first issue since Francois Hollande took over as president, promising a change in economic policy.
Euro zone inflation eases to 2.6% in April
Euro zone inflation eased only slightly to 2.6% in April from 2.7% in March, EU figures showed today.
C&C profits in line with expectations
Drinks group C&C has reported pre-tax profits of ?110.9m for the year to the end of February.
Efforts to stimulate US economy: Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve policymakers are open to further efforts to stimulate the US economy if growth falters or threats escalate.
Rise in exports and imports seen in March
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted exports rose by ?361m (5%) to reach ?7.623 billion in March.
Vauxhall car plant 'saved by GM'
General Motors is to confirm within hours that Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant has been saved, securing the jobs of 2,100 staff, the BBC learns.
Housing market 'not being fixed'
Housing groups warn that problems in Britain's housing market are not being fixed, on the day that figures on new house building are due.
Some work schemes 'of no benefit'
A parliamentary committee questions the length and quality of some apprenticeships, saying six month programmes are of no real benefit.
PM: UK my priority in euro crisis
David Cameron is expected to say it is his job to keep the UK safe whatever the fate of the eurozone.
Spain set to pay more on bonds
Spain's borrowing costs look set to spike in a bond auction on Thursday, as the Greek crisis saps confidence in other indebted economies.
Rebuilding spurs Japan economy
Japan's economy grows by 1.0% between January and March compared with the previous three months, official figures show.
Toshiba cuts LCD TV production
Toshiba halts production of LCD televisions in Japan as demand drops, a spokesman confirms to the BBC.
Clinton Cards to close 350 stores
Retailer Clinton Cards, which is in administration, is to close almost half its stores across the UK, leading to the loss of almost 2,800 jobs.
Bank warns of euro crisis 'storm'
The Bank of England warns that the eurozone is "tearing itself apart" with the "storm" threatening the UK recovery, as it cuts its forecast for growth this year.
UK unemployment falls by 45,000
UK unemployment fell by 45,000 to 2.63 million in the three months to March, according to the Office for National Statistics.
General Motors is to confirm within hours that Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant has been saved, securing the jobs of 2,100 staff, the BBC learns.
Housing market 'not being fixed'
Housing groups warn that problems in Britain's housing market are not being fixed, on the day that figures on new house building are due.
Some work schemes 'of no benefit'
A parliamentary committee questions the length and quality of some apprenticeships, saying six month programmes are of no real benefit.
PM: UK my priority in euro crisis
David Cameron is expected to say it is his job to keep the UK safe whatever the fate of the eurozone.
Spain set to pay more on bonds
Spain's borrowing costs look set to spike in a bond auction on Thursday, as the Greek crisis saps confidence in other indebted economies.
Rebuilding spurs Japan economy
Japan's economy grows by 1.0% between January and March compared with the previous three months, official figures show.
Toshiba cuts LCD TV production
Toshiba halts production of LCD televisions in Japan as demand drops, a spokesman confirms to the BBC.
Clinton Cards to close 350 stores
Retailer Clinton Cards, which is in administration, is to close almost half its stores across the UK, leading to the loss of almost 2,800 jobs.
Bank warns of euro crisis 'storm'
The Bank of England warns that the eurozone is "tearing itself apart" with the "storm" threatening the UK recovery, as it cuts its forecast for growth this year.
UK unemployment falls by 45,000
UK unemployment fell by 45,000 to 2.63 million in the three months to March, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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Mixed reaction to Greek deadlock
Asian stocks were mixed today as markets absorbed developments from Greece pointing to its possible exit from the euro common currency.
Frankfurt down
FRANKFURT: The DAX 30 closed down 16.8 at 6384.3.
2,800 jobs axed as Clinton Cards closes
Nearly 3,000 jobs are to be axed in the UK after the administrators of Clinton Cards announced plans to close 350 stores today.
Markets uneasy amid Greece deadlock
The shockwaves from Greece?s failure to form a coalition government have continued to reverberate around markets, though upbeat US economic indicators gave the more positive-minded investor something to latch on to.
Failed eircom bidder: Examiner should re-consider offer
A failed bidder for eircom has said the company's examiner should further consider the offer.
Facebook share offering rises 25%
Facebook said today that 25% more shares will be sold as investors clamour for a piece of the year?s hottest stock offering.
Samsung takes Nokia mobile crown
Nokia has been bumped off the top spot as the world?s largest mobile phone company after 14 years at the peak, according to research.
Court to hear challenge to Eircom survival plan
Plans to finalise a survival scheme for Eircom are being challenged in the Commercial Court this afternoon.
Ěrish exports up 5% in March
New figures for March show seasonally adjusted exports rose by ?361m (5%) and imports rose by ?961m (or 26%), according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
World stocks tumble over Greek crisis
World stocks dived today after a failure by Greece?s political leaders to form a coalition government set the stage for new elections next month, keeping Europe?s debt crisis centre stage.
Asian stocks were mixed today as markets absorbed developments from Greece pointing to its possible exit from the euro common currency.
Frankfurt down
FRANKFURT: The DAX 30 closed down 16.8 at 6384.3.
2,800 jobs axed as Clinton Cards closes
Nearly 3,000 jobs are to be axed in the UK after the administrators of Clinton Cards announced plans to close 350 stores today.
Markets uneasy amid Greece deadlock
The shockwaves from Greece?s failure to form a coalition government have continued to reverberate around markets, though upbeat US economic indicators gave the more positive-minded investor something to latch on to.
Failed eircom bidder: Examiner should re-consider offer
A failed bidder for eircom has said the company's examiner should further consider the offer.
Facebook share offering rises 25%
Facebook said today that 25% more shares will be sold as investors clamour for a piece of the year?s hottest stock offering.
Samsung takes Nokia mobile crown
Nokia has been bumped off the top spot as the world?s largest mobile phone company after 14 years at the peak, according to research.
Court to hear challenge to Eircom survival plan
Plans to finalise a survival scheme for Eircom are being challenged in the Commercial Court this afternoon.
Ěrish exports up 5% in March
New figures for March show seasonally adjusted exports rose by ?361m (5%) and imports rose by ?961m (or 26%), according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
World stocks tumble over Greek crisis
World stocks dived today after a failure by Greece?s political leaders to form a coalition government set the stage for new elections next month, keeping Europe?s debt crisis centre stage.
