World / Small Business
Toyota to build hybrid Prius in the U.S.
10.07.2008 18:15
freep.com
Toyota Motor Corp. said today it is shifting its U.S. manufacturing to meet rising demand for more fuel-efficient cars and falling demand for trucks and sport utility vehicles. No full-time workers will be laid off, but temporary workers have been released at several plants.
USA
Small Business
Priority Health approved for outstate expansion
10.07.2008 17:16
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Priority Health has won state approval to expand outstate, bringing to 65 the number of Michigan counties where it now offers health benefits, the Grand Rapids-based company said today.
USA
Small Business
ISEQ slips
10.07.2008 14:21
breakingnews.ie
The ISEQ index of Irish shares was down today falling 99.57 points to 4,686.61.
Ireland
Small Business
Toyota cuts truck, SUV production
10.07.2008 14:20
freep.com
After reviewing options for several months, a steeper-than-expected sales decline in June forced Toyota Motor Corp. to speed up its decision to shuffle production sites for several vehicles and to bring assembly of the world's most popular hybrid, the Prius, to the United States for the first time.
USA
Small Business
FTSE on the back foot
10.07.2008 13:21
breakingnews.ie
The FTSE 100 Index dived back towards bear market territory today as the prospect of more economic woes caused misery for traders.
Ireland
Small Business
Crude oil supplies sufficient for coming decades: OPEC
10.07.2008 11:26
breakingnews.ie
World energy needs will rise by more than 50% by 2030 but adequate oil reserves, conservation and new methods of recovery mean supply will keep pace with demand, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries said today.
Ireland
Small Business
Off licence group announces €250k deal with Energia
10.07.2008 11:26
breakingnews.ie
Carry Out, the Irish off licence franchise, has awarded the electricity supply rights for its 60 stores nationwide to competitive electricity provider Energia, in a one-year deal worth €250,000.
Ireland
Small Business
UK: Brick firm warns of profits fall
10.07.2008 11:26
breakingnews.ie
The collapse in UK housebuilding activity contributed to a profits warning by the world’s biggest brickmaker today.
Ireland
Small Business
In-flight films removed to save fuel
10.07.2008 10:21
breakingnews.ie
US Airways says it will start removing in-flight entertainment systems on domestic flights in November to save about $10m (€6.4m) annually in fuel and other costs.
Ireland
Small Business
Centrral Bank says economic downturn worse than expected
10.07.2008 08:25
breakingnews.ie
The economic downturn is worse than expected with no guarantee of a gradual recovery, the Central Bank warned today.
Ireland
Small Business
Dow agrees to buy chemical maker in $15 billion deal
10.07.2008 08:24
freep.com
Dow Chemical Co. will buy rival chemicals maker Rohm and Haas Co. for more than $15 billion in a deal the chemical giant said Wednesday was a lynchpin for growth.
USA
Small Business
ESB plans €300m contribution to offset price rises
10.07.2008 07:25
breakingnews.ie
The ESB says it intends to make a €300m contribution to help offset anticipated increases in the cost of electricity to customers.
Ireland
Small Business
Wall Street woes lean on FTSE
10.07.2008 07:25
breakingnews.ie
The London market’s volatile week continued today as investors reacted to a sharp fall for shares on Wall Street last night.
Ireland
Small Business
Rising prices push inflation rate up to 5%
10.07.2008 07:25
breakingnews.ie
Ireland's inflation rate has jumped sharply again over the past month, according to the latest CSO figures.
Ireland
Small Business
'Concerted action' needed to ensure economic recovery
10.07.2008 07:25
breakingnews.ie
The Central Bank says concerted action by the Government will be needed if economic growth is to return to strong levels by next year.
Ireland
Small Business
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