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Mixed session for US stocks
16.06.2008 17:28
breakingnews.ie
Wall Street started the week with a mixed finish today as investors weighed up volatility in oil prices and new hope for the financial sector after Lehman Brothers posted results.
Ireland
Small Business
ISEQ falls but banking shares stave off crisis
16.06.2008 16:29
breakingnews.ie
The ISEQ-index of Irish shares came under increasing pressure today and oil prices continue to rise. With barrels at $140 US the ISEQ-index fell 54.85 points to 5,571.30.
Ireland
Small Business
Record oil prices puts pressure on FTSE
16.06.2008 14:28
breakingnews.ie
Record oil prices cast a shadow over trading today as earlier momentum ebbed away to leave the London market in negative territory.
Ireland
Small Business
Oil prices hit new high
16.06.2008 11:32
breakingnews.ie
Oil prices jumped to a new record near USD$140 a barrel today.
Ireland
Small Business
ISME says small firms cannot afford mandatory pensions
16.06.2008 09:35
breakingnews.ie
The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association has claimed the introduction of mandatory pensions could cause its members to lay off thousands of workers.
Ireland
Small Business
Barclay's shares boosted by fundraiser news
16.06.2008 09:35
breakingnews.ie
Shares in Barclays were given a boost today after the banking giant confirmed it was considering a fundraising move that could reportedly see it tap overseas investors for £4bn (€5.07bn).
Ireland
Small Business
FTSE loses ground
16.06.2008 09:35
breakingnews.ie
Gains for banking giant Barclays failed to keep the London market from slipping into the red today.
Ireland
Small Business
Irish inflation rate among lowest in EU countries
16.06.2008 08:27
breakingnews.ie
Ireland's inflation rate is among the lowest in the EU, according to the latest figures from Eurostat.
Ireland
Small Business
MIKE WENDLAND: MSU prof creates online game to teach Chinese culture
16.06.2008 08:26
freep.com
As the Olympics approaches and China becomes even more dominant in the news, a Michigan State University professor has created an online video game that teaches Chinese culture and language.
USA
Small Business
UK housebuilders encouraged by talk of City rescue
16.06.2008 07:25
breakingnews.ie
The UK's major housebuilders began a stock market fightback today amid speculation of a City bail-out for the battered sector.
Ireland
Small Business
ISEQ inches up
16.06.2008 06:35
breakingnews.ie
The ISEQ index of Irish shares has inched up 4.79 points to 5,630.94 in early trading this morning.
Ireland
Small Business
Survey of company bosses gives upbeat economic view
16.06.2008 06:35
breakingnews.ie
Despite the weaker economic climate, business confidence for the future of an all-island economy remains resilient, according to a report issued today.
Ireland
Small Business
Japan and China strike sea gas deal
16.06.2008 05:26
breakingnews.ie
Japan and China have reportedly agreed on a gas exploration deal in the East China Sea, striking a compromise over a long-running bilateral row.
Ireland
Small Business
Dow Jones gains ground
16.06.2008 05:26
breakingnews.ie
Dow Jones closed up 165.8 at 12307.4.
Ireland
Small Business
No breakthrough for Koreans in US agriculture talks
16.06.2008 04:28
breakingnews.ie
The South Korean government said it ended talks with the US with no immediate breakthrough on resolving the country’s crisis over renewing imports of American beef.
Ireland
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