Fitch takes negative view on Eircom Fitch Ratings has affirmed Eircom Holding Ireland Limited's default rating at 'B-' and the instrument and Recovery Ratings on the company's senior secured bank debt … Business • 22 Mar 13
Restructuring firm Hilco buys HMV debt Restructuring specialist Hilco has bought the debt of HMV, according to sources close to the situation, giving it a big influence in the fate of … Business • 22 Jan 13
8,486 days lost to industrial disputes in 2012 There were 8,486 days lost to industrial disputes last year, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 22 Jan 13
Petroceltic get regulatory approval for gas field Petroceltic International has announced that the Algerian Competent Authorities have given their approval to the plan of development for the Ain Tsila gas-condensate field in … Business • 21 Dec 12
Elan announces completion of demerger of Prothena Elan has announced completion of the separation of a substantial portion of its drug discovery business into a new independent, publicly traded company, Prothena. Business • 21 Dec 12
RIM loses BlackBerry subscribers for first time Research In Motion's stock plunged in after-hours trading after the BlackBerry maker said it plans to change the way it charges fees. Business • 21 Dec 12
HMV shares drop sharply after poor results HMV's new boss today warned the entertainment group is in talks with banks over its future after worse than expected trading in the run-up to … Business • 13 Dec 12
United Drug appoints broker after FTSE inclusion United Drug has appointed Jefferies Hoare Govett, a division of Jefferies International Limited, as its London corporate broker. Business • 13 Dec 12
Santos acquires shareholding in Tamboran Tamboran Resources has entered into a joint venture with energy company, Santos. Business • 13 Dec 12
Glanbia co-op members vote to reduce plc holding Glanbia co-op has approved the proposal to reduce the Society’s shareholding in Glanbia plc to 41.4%. Business • 12 Dec 12
Porsche breaks its own sales record German sports car maker Porsche AG says it has already broken last year's record sales number with one month left in 2012. Business • 12 Dec 12
Lidl Christmas dinner offer goes viral on Twitter Discount retailer Lidl faces a €200,000-euro Christmas dinner bill after an offer of chicken vol-au-vents and ice cream cake for the poor went viral. Business • 12 Dec 12
SMEs facing insurance problems - Labour Senator Difficulties being faced by smaller companies in securing a renewal of their insurance policies at the former Quinn Insurance have been raised in the Seanad. Business • 11 Dec 12
Delta Airlines to buy 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic Delta Airlines is to buy Singapore Airlines' 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic for $360 million (€227.2m) and has agreed to a transatlantic joint venture with … Business • 11 Dec 12
Diageo talks with Jose Cuervo end without deal The world's biggest spirits maker, Diageo, has pulled out of long-running talks to buy a stake in top-selling tequila brand Jose Cuervo in a surprise … Business • 11 Dec 12
Glanbia Co-Op vote 'to go ahead as planned' Food and milk company Glanbia has said tomorrow’s vote to conclude the reorganisation of the Glanbia Co-Op will go ahead as planned. Business • 11 Dec 12
Tullow Oil acquires Norwegian exploration company Tullow Oil has announced to the Stock Exchange that it has agreed to acquire Norwegian exploration company, Spring Energy Norway in a deal worth over … Business • 11 Dec 12
Musgrave purchases two Supervalu stores Retail group Musgrave has completed a deal to purchase two Supervalu stores in Thomastown, Kilkenny and Clonmel, Tipperary. Business • 11 Dec 12
Reports of bids for Aston Martin denied The company Investment Dar which owns Aston Martin has denied reports that it has received competing bid for a 50% stake in the car brand. Business • 26 Nov 12
Origin Enterprises reports slow start to year Agri-Services group Origin Enterprises has issued a trading update that reports a slower start to its financial year ahead of its AGM today. Business • 26 Nov 12
Further claims against State Street bank The pension funds of Sainsbury and the British Royal Mail are among those billed by State Street in London for fees which were not included … Business • 23 Nov 12
C&C acquires Gleeson Group Drinks group C&C has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Gleeson Group for €12.4m. Business • 22 Nov 12
Mothercare narrows loss as sales pick-up British baby products retailer Mothercare narrowed its losses for the first half of the year as international sales growth and an improving UK performance helped … Business • 22 Nov 12
Wexford based company wins enterprise award A Co Wexford based technology and telecoms provider has emerged as the overall winner at the National Enterprise Awards. Business • 22 Nov 12
Ulster Bank yet to pass on mortgage relief rise Ulster Bank has said it will make a lump sum payment to mortgage customers short-changed by its failure to give them the right level of … Business • 21 Nov 12
