World / Small Business
U.S. auto sales drop 18.3%; hope seen in fuel efficiency
01.07.2008 21:13
freep.com
The sour U.S. economy — dragged down by anxious consumers and deep-seated problems in the housing, credit and energy sectors — gave Detroit's automakers and most of their competitors a bloodbath last month.
USA
Small Business
General motor sales figures boost Wall Street
01.07.2008 18:23
breakingnews.ie
Wall Street began the third quarter with an erratic session today as a mix of news made it clear the country is still deep in economic problems but may have some positive trends – including some better than expected June sales for General Motors.
Ireland
Small Business
GM hangs on as No. 1
01.07.2008 15:19
freep.com
In the battle between the world's two largest automakers in June — General Motors Corp. and Toyota — the race in the United States wasn't even close.
USA
Small Business
Ford sales plummet 28.1% in souring economy
01.07.2008 13:19
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Ford Motor Co. sales fell an astounding 28.1% in June — a plunge that helps explain why the automaker is dramatically cutting production at factories during the months ahead.
USA
Small Business
CHECK BACK FOR SALES RESULTS: GM, Ford shares tumble on sales concerns
01.07.2008 12:25
freep.com
NEW YORK — Shares of both General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. tumbled in early trading today on worries about rising gas prices and ahead of the release of what was expected to be weak June U.S. sales figures.
USA
Small Business
'Cash strapped shoppers turning to discount supermarkets'
01.07.2008 11:24
breakingnews.ie
Shoppers are turning to discount supermarkets for savings as the credit crunch tightens its grip, a survey published today reveals.
Ireland
Small Business
Bank workers strike threat is 'out of step with reality' - IBEC
01.07.2008 11:24
breakingnews.ie
IBEC has criticised the bank workers' unions for their decisions to serve notice on the Bank of Ireland.
Ireland
Small Business
Second union threatens strike action at Bank of Ireland
01.07.2008 11:24
breakingnews.ie
A second trade union has threatened strike action at Bank of Ireland.
Ireland
Small Business
Retailer trading at three-year low
01.07.2008 11:24
breakingnews.ie
Trading among the UK’s quoted retailers is at its lowest ebb for more than three years as the high street squeeze worsens, a study revealed today.
Ireland
Small Business
Spring 2008 'tough on small business', according to ISM survey
01.07.2008 10:29
breakingnews.ie
The results of an ISME survey have confirm that the second three months of 2008 have proven to be particularly difficult for the small business sector.
Ireland
Small Business
Builder's warning sparks sell-off in UK
01.07.2008 10:29
breakingnews.ie
British construction firm Morgan Sindall came under pressure today after it warned sluggish housing and property markets would hit the group next year.
Ireland
Small Business
MIKE WENDLAND: I'm going to miss Bill Gates
01.07.2008 08:20
freep.com
Hats off to Bill Gates, who is enjoying his first week as a retiree, leaving day-to-day responsibilities at Microsoft to run a foundation with his wife, Melinda. Mike remembers his visits over the years with the world's most influential technology leader.
USA
Small Business
Consumer confidence at lowest level in 12 years
01.07.2008 07:19
breakingnews.ie
The mood of Irish consumers darkened even further last month, according to the latest assessment by the ESRI and IIB Bank.
Ireland
Small Business
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01.07.2008 07:19
breakingnews.ie
More than €3.5bn has been wiped off the value of Irish shares in trading on the Dublin Stock Exchange this morning.
Ireland
Small Business
Small business confidence at 20-year low
01.07.2008 07:19
breakingnews.ie
The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association says business confidence among its members has hit a 20-year low.
Ireland
Small Business
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