PepsiCo to cut prices on Lay’s, Doritos in US
PepsiCo to cut prices on Lay’s, Doritos in US
PepsiCo is to cut the prices of core brands such as Lay's and Doritos in the US by up to 15% after several quarters of price hikes based on consumer…
New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in January
New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in January
New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that a total of 7,319 new electric cars were registered in January, a jump of 48.7% on the…
Pfizer beats Q4 profit estimates on robust drug demand
Pfizer beats Q4 profit estimates on robust drug demand
Pfizer has today reported fourth-quarter earnings above Wall Street estimates, as sustained demand for older drugs such as blood thinner Eliquis helped offset fading sales of its Covid products. The…
No decision on implementing Mercosur yet – Commissioner
No decision on implementing Mercosur yet – Commissioner
EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen has said the commission has not yet decided whether to go ahead with implementing the Mercosur trade deal while its legality is being examined. Sinn…
Aer Lingus Regional’s new route from Dublin to Tours
Aer Lingus Regional’s new route from Dublin to Tours
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines, has today announced the only direct service between Dublin and Tours, in France's Loire Valley. Starting from June 6 and operating until August…
Amundi beats forecasts as clients want safety from dollar
Amundi beats forecasts as clients want safety from dollar
Europe's largest asset manager, Amundi, has today reported higher-than-expected net inflows in the fourth-quarter, and the CEO said clients were seeking diversification in Europe and away from the US dollar.…
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
Bloomberg via Getty ImagesHidden handles are widespread in China's new energy vehicle marketChina has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), becoming the first country to stop the use…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX confirms it is taking over xAI
Elon Musk’s SpaceX confirms it is taking over xAI
SpaceX to take over Elon Musk's AI firmKali Hays,Technology reporterandLily Jamali,North America Technology correspondentReutersElon Musk's SpaceX is taking over his artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, as the billionaire continues to unify…
The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
Zoe CorbynTechnology Reporter, San FranciscoGetty ImagesLike many high-end yachts, the Koru uses teak inside and for deckingTech titan Jeff Bezos's $500m (£366m) superyacht, Koru, delivered in 2023, uses teak in…
Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU Commissioner says
Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU Commissioner says
Faisal Islam,Economics editorandArchie Mitchell,Business reporterBBCValdis Dombrovskis spoke to the BBC following a meeting with the chancellor and two cabinet ministers on MondayBrussels would be "open‑minded" about discussing closer trade ties…
Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high
Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high
Peter Hoskins,Nick EdserandEmer MoreauBloomberg via Getty ImagesGold and silver prices have continued to fall, deepening a dramatic reversal of a rally that pushed precious metals to record highs.Prices hit fresh…
Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits
Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterGetty ImagesDisney has said its amusement parks in the US will take a hit in the months ahead due to flagging numbers of international visitors. The company said…