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Obama to meet with GM, Ford chiefs this week
24.06.2008 21:15
freep.com
Sen. Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, will meet with leaders of Ford Motor Co. and General Motors this week.
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US stocks lose some ground
24.06.2008 17:20
breakingnews.ie
Wall Street ended an erratic session moderately lower today as concerns grow about the impact of high fuel costs on consumers and corporate profits.
Ireland
Small Business
Tool Kit: Making a Case for Partnership Pay
24.06.2008 15:11
nytimes.com
Small-business owners explore the possibilities of variable pay for employees. Should workers take some of the risks in return for sharing in a company’s success?
World
Small Business
ISEQ plummets amid recession fears
24.06.2008 14:25
breakingnews.ie
The ISEQ index of Irish shares was down today, dropping 105.45 points to 5,289.11.
Ireland
Small Business
Housing and Middle East concerns drag FTSE down
24.06.2008 14:25
breakingnews.ie
The London market closed in the red today after a volatile session amid concerns over the housing market and political tension between Israel and Iran.
Ireland
Small Business
Ryanair respond to Air Berlin complaint
24.06.2008 14:25
breakingnews.ie
Ryanair today responded to this latest appeal by Air Berlin against Ryanair’s cost base at Hamburg Lübeck Airport.
Ireland
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Aer Arann and Aer Lingus agree Interline deal
24.06.2008 11:59
breakingnews.ie
Aer Arann and Aer Lingus have signed an Interline Agreement that allows customers to directly connect to Aer Lingus transatlantic services from Cork Airport.
Ireland
Small Business
Bank of Ireland condemns one-day strike
24.06.2008 11:59
breakingnews.ie
Bank of Ireland today condemned the threat of a one-day strike by the IBOA as completely unwarranted and against the interests of the Bank’s staff and customers.
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Small Business
Kesa under pressure amid glommy outlook
24.06.2008 11:59
breakingnews.ie
Shares in Comet owner Kesa Electricals were deep in the red today after gloom settled over its future trading prospects.
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Small Business
Decision to withdraw Heinz advert angers gay rights group
24.06.2008 10:29
breakingnews.ie
A gay rights group is boycotting Heinz after the company withdrew an advert for mayonnaise showing two men kissing.
Ireland
Small Business
Johnston press secures funding boost
24.06.2008 10:29
breakingnews.ie
British newspaper group Johnston Press today said more than 97% of shareholders had backed its £170m (€215m) cash call.
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Metro Detroit home prices continue downward spiral
24.06.2008 10:27
freep.com
Home prices for much of America continued downward through April, erasing gains made since 2004, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices released this morning.
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MIKE WENDLAND: New humanoid robot offers up kisses
24.06.2008 10:27
freep.com
Just where IS this headed? Sega Toys has announced a new humanoid robot called the E.M.A. (it stands for Eternal. Maiden. Actualization) and besides having what Sega says is a "glamorous body," it also gives a kiss if your head gets close to it.
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Bigger bills on the way, UKK energy bosses warn
24.06.2008 09:22
breakingnews.ie
The bosses of the UK’s biggest energy firms warned householders today to brace themselves for higher bills.
Ireland
Small Business
BA agree Mauritius sale
24.06.2008 09:21
breakingnews.ie
A shareholding taken by British Airways in 1973 looked set to raise £3.2m (€€4m) for the airline today.
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