US proposes global minimum tax rate of 21% US President Joe Biden is proposing a new global minimum tax rate for American multinational companies, in a move that could potentially impact the attractiveness … Business • 31 Mar 21
Google investing €150m in Dublin data centre Google is to invest €150 million in a new data centre in west Dublin. Business • 21 Aug 15
New Companies Act takes effect The Companies Act 2014, the largest piece of legislation lreland has ever seen, has come into effect. Business • 01 Jun 15
Google increases customer privacy controls Google has increased privacy controls for users and rolled out a website that answers frequently asked questions in response to increasing concern over how the … Business • 01 Jun 15
Malaysia Airlines 'technically bankrupt' - CEO Malaysia Airlines is "technically bankrupt", its new German CEO said as he outlined plans to stabilise the failing flag carrier, which include 6,000 job cuts. Business • 01 Jun 15
Strong European earnings trend continues European companies have enjoyed their strongest quarter for four years and an improving economic backdrop and a supportive euro currency should ensure that they maintain … Business • 14 May 15
McDonald's announces turnaround plan McDonald's has said it would vastly reorganise its international operations and sell off more corporate sites to franchisees as it strives to reverse a trend … Business • 04 May 15
Ebay announces plans to cut 2,400 jobs worldwide Online marketplace Ebay has announced plans to shed 2,400 jobs representing 7% of its global workforce. Business • 22 Jan 15
UK parcel delivery firm to cut 2,356 jobs British parcel delivery firm City Link, which went into administration on Christmas Eve, has announced that it would be cutting 2,356 jobs. Business • 31 Dec 14
Dragon Oil drops Petroceltic bid Dublin and London-listed oil explorer Dragon Oil has abandoned plans to make an offer for Dublin-listed Algeria-focused oil producer Petroceltic. Business • 01 Dec 14
DCC to sell Robert Roberts and Kelkin in €60m deal DCC has announced that it is to sell two businesses, Robert Roberts and Kelkin, to foods group Valeo in a €60m deal. Business • 01 Oct 14
Providence farm-out negotiations at advanced stage Irish exploration company Providence Resources has said negotiations are at an advanced stage on a farm-out agreement at its Barryroe oil field off the coast … Business • 30 Sep 14
Canadian regulator demands Google, Netflix data Canada's broadcast regulator has reportedly given American companies Google and Netflix a three-day deadline to turn over subscriber data or have their testimony expunged from … Business • 30 Sep 14
Larry Ellison steps down as Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, co-founder and leader of Oracle for 37 years, stepped aside as chief executive officer last night. Business • 19 Sep 14
Record number of people working at IDA companies The chief executive of IDA Ireland has warned that any loss of competitiveness would have a negative impact on levels of foreign direct investment here. Business • 07 Jul 14
Botox maker Allergan rejects takeover bid Allergan, the US maker of Botox, has rejected a takeover bid from Valeant Pharmaceuticals, saying it "substantially undervalues" the company and questioning the Canadian firm's … Business • 12 May 14
Jobs boosts for Antrim and Cork A County Antrim bus-building company has announced that it is to create 130 new jobs. Business • 12 May 14
Facebook buying virtual reality firm Oculus Facebook said it was buying Oculus, a specialist in virtual reality technology, for about $2 billion in cash and shares. Business • 26 Mar 14
Facebook buys WhatsApp for $19bn Facebook is buying the fast-growing mobile messaging service WhatsApp for more than $19 billion in cash and stock, expanding the global footprint of the social … News • 20 Feb 14
ISEQ records best year since 1997 The Irish Stock Exchange has said that its ISEQ Overall index had its best year in 2013 since 1997. Business • 12 Feb 14
Apple quarterly margins slide ahead of key season Apple's profit and margins slid despite selling 33.8 million iPhones in its September quarter. Business • 29 Oct 13
JPMorgan reaches tentative mortgage agreement JPMorgan Chase & Co has reached a tentative $13bn (€9.4bn) agreement with the US justice department to settle a range of mortgage issues. Business • 19 Oct 13
Twitter aims to raise $1 billion in IPO Twitter will seek to raise $1 billion in the largest Silicon Valley IPO since Facebook's 2012 coming-out party, according to an IPO filing made public … Business • 04 Oct 13
Investors distrust annual reports - survey Many investors have lost trust in companies’ annual reports, according to research from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Business • 17 Jun 13
Yahoo close to Tumblr acquisition Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more … Business • 19 May 13
