World / Small Business
Ford exec: U.S. government must invest in plug-in hybrids
11.06.2008 17:21
freep.com
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government will need to drastically increase spending on research into plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as provide incentives to buyers, in order for them to become viable, Ford Motor Co.'s North American chief said today.
USA
Small Business
In the Hunt: High Hopes for Start-Ups Meet Harsh Realities
11.06.2008 17:11
nytimes.com
Taking another look at three new small businesses and how they’ve fared in the last several months.
World
Small Business
Interest rate fears send FTSE tumbling
11.06.2008 15:25
breakingnews.ie
The London market plunged 1.8% into the red today as fears over potential interest rate rises spooked investors on both sides of the Atlantic.
Ireland
Small Business
Board reassurances fail to boost INM shares
11.06.2008 15:25
breakingnews.ie
Shares at INM sank 15c today to €2.80 as members of the board met today and collectively rebutted criticism of the company by its biggest shareholder Denis O'Brien.
Ireland
Small Business
Car insurance prices drop by 19%
11.06.2008 14:33
breakingnews.ie
A new report released today by the Department of Transport shows that car insurance prices have fallen by 19% between 2002 and 2005.
Ireland
Small Business
Energy Department says oil, gas prices to stay high
11.06.2008 14:32
freep.com
WASHINGTON -- The Energy Department says motorists can expect gasoline prices to remain close to $4 a gallon through next year.
USA
Small Business
EPA fines Pulte, 3 other homebuilders $4.3M for pollution
11.06.2008 14:32
freep.com
WASHINGTON — Four of the nation's largest homebuilders have agreed to pay $4.3 million in fines for failing to control runoff at construction sites in 34 states and the District of Columbia.
USA
Small Business
INM board rebuts O'Brien criticism
11.06.2008 11:23
breakingnews.ie
The board of Independent News and Media has again rebutted criticism of the company by one of its biggest shareholders, Denis O'Brien.
Ireland
Small Business
Greektown Casino revenues up 3%
11.06.2008 11:22
freep.com
Greektown Casino revenues were up almost 3% in May —with $28.1 million last month compared to $27.4 million last May.
USA
Small Business
Bord Gáis chief calls for industry response to price hikes
11.06.2008 09:26
breakingnews.ie
Chief Executive of Bord Gáis John Mullins has called for an industry-wide response to the issue of energy affordability in Ireland.
Ireland
Small Business
Toyota promises plug-in hybrid by 2010
11.06.2008 08:21
freep.com
TOKYO — Toyota is introducing a plug-in hybrid with next-generation lithium-ion batteries in Japan, the U.S. and Europe by 2010, under a widespread strategy to be green outlined today.
USA
Small Business
FTSE: Pressure comes from housebuilding and retail sectors
11.06.2008 07:24
breakingnews.ie
A further round of sell recommendations from brokers cranked up the pressure on shares in the housebuilding and retail sectors today.
Ireland
Small Business
Aer Lingus to begin Sofia route in October
11.06.2008 07:24
breakingnews.ie
Aer Lingus has announced plans to begin a new route to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, this autumn.
Ireland
Small Business
INM annual meeting takes place in London today
11.06.2008 07:24
breakingnews.ie
The annual general meeting of Independent News and Media is taking place in London today.
Ireland
Small Business
ISEQ slips in the morning
11.06.2008 07:24
breakingnews.ie
The ISEQ index of Irish shares was down this morning, falling 49.36 points to 5,590.70.
Ireland
Small Business
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