Is Bitcoin a smart buy after a volatile Crypto Week?
Bitcoin hit new all-time highs of $123,000 before pulling back during a big policy week in the US for cryptocurrency. In an unprecedented move, US lawmakers set aside a week…
Burberry reports smaller-than-expected dip in Q1 sales
Burberry's sales fell by a less-than-expected 1% in the first quarter, as it benefited in the Americas and Europe from clearer brand positioning leaning on its British heritage, the luxury…
Electrolux beats Q2 expectations as it outperforms in US
Swedish home appliances maker Electrolux has today reported a bigger rise than expected in second-quarter profit as it outperformed the wider market in North America, and price hikes offset higher…
Zelensky hails ‘essential’ EU sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed the EU's new round of sanctions on Russia as "essential and timely", as Moscow intensifies strikes after invading his country almost three-and-a-half years ago.…
Danske Bank’s Q2 net profit broadly meets forecast
Denmark's biggest lender Danske Bank has today reported second-quarter net profit broadly in line with expectations, driven by good customer activity and strong credit quality. Danske said its net profit…
‘Squid Game’ boosts Netflix second quarter results
'Squid Game' boosts Netflix quarter, company raises revenue guidance Updated / Friday, 18 Jul 2025 09:26 Netflix has raised its revenue guidance for 2025 to $44.8 billion to $45.2 billion…
Dublin City Council agrees to raise local property tax
The majority of Dubliners will see their property tax rise next year following a vote by Dublin city councillors to increase the tax. Now that the vote has passed, householders…
Inside Ireland’s multibillion euro infrastructure plan
Next week the Government will publish a review of its National Development Plan, which adds €20bn to spending. David Murphy explains why is it crucial to dealing with the housing…
Number of properties available under HAP scheme drops
The number of properties that were available to rent within the discretionary rate of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme last month fell to 32. It is a decrease of…
TSMC’s record quarterly profit of $13.5bn beats forecasts
TSMC, the world's main producer of advanced AI chips, posted record profit in the second quarter with forecast-beating growth of 60%, and noted that demand for artificial intelligence was getting…
Couche-Tard drops its takeover bid for 7-Eleven
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) has withdrawn its $47-billion offer for the owner of 7-Eleven, ending a months-long saga to acquire the Japanese giant. ACT made an offer last year of…