Pandora shares plummet on weakening European sales
Shares in Danish jewellery maker Pandora plummeted today after the company flagged weakening sales in its key European markets, only partially offset by robust sales in the US. Its shares…
Japan posts unexpectedly strong GDP, helped by exports
Japan's economy grew much faster than expected in the second quarter as export volumes held up well against new US tariffs, giving the central bank some of the conditions it…
Intel shares up on report of possible US government stake
Intel shares rose nearly 4% today on hopes of more financial aid for the turnaround of the struggling chipmaker after a report that the US government may buy a stake.…
Fossil fuels behind 81% of Irish energy use last year
Fossil fuels were Ireland's primary energy source last year, accounting for 81% of primary energy supply, according to an analysis of global energy data by KPMG. Ireland now ranks 8th…
New compromise but no deal at plastic pollution talk
Countries trying to break the deadlock and strike a landmark global treaty on combating plastic pollution negotiated through the night on a last-minute revised proposal. The new draft, issued by…
HelloFresh shares fall after outlook cut
Shares in HelloFresh fell today after the German firm cut its outlook for the full year, blaming a strengthening euro and a decline in sales at its ready-to-eat business. The…
Carlsberg misses H1 forecasts, warns of difficult year
Updated / Thursday, 14 Aug 2025 11:39 Carlsberg warned today that it does not expect any improvement in the consumer environment for the rest of 2025 Carlsberg today missed half-year…
Hapag-Lloyd posts 3% lower net profit in first half
German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has today reported a 3.1% decline in first-half net income and lowered the top end of its full-year earnings forecast, largely due touncertainty over geopolitical…
UK economy grows by stronger-than-expected 0.3% in Q2
Britain's economy grew by a faster-than-expected 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025 after growth of 0.7% in the first three months of the year, offering a boost to finance…
Concerns over wind project on Laois-Kilkenny border
Two communities on the Laois-Kilkenny border say they are concerned about the environmental and health impacts of a proposed wind project in their area and are appealing to the Government…
South Korean top court rules ‘Baby Shark’ not plagiarised
South Korea's top court has ruled that the globally-popular South Korean children's song 'Baby Shark' was not plagiarised, rejecting a copyright claim filed by a US-based composer. With its catchy…