Africa mine protests hit top world platinum firm Machete-wielding strikers has forced top world platinum producer Anglo American Platinum to shut down some of its South African operations today. Business • 12 Sep 12
Deutsche Bank to cut costs, change pay practices Deutsche Bank is announcing plans to cut costs, get rid of risky investments and stretch executive bonuses over a longer period. Business • 11 Sep 12
Burberry says profit to be at low end of forecasts Luxury goods maker Burberry, which has prospered over the past few years despite economic problems all round the world, warned today that profits this year … Business • 11 Sep 12
Betfair says CFO to step down Online gambling exchange Betfair said today its chief financial officer Stephen Morana would leave the company after having served as interim chief executive for several … Business • 11 Sep 12
Philips to cut 2,200 jobs by 2014 Philips, the largest maker of lights, says it plans to cut 2,200 jobs by 2014 to save €300m per year. Business • 11 Sep 12
Qatar says yet to decide on Glencore-Xstrata deal Investor Qatar has said today it has not yet decided whether to support Glencore's revised bid for Xstrata. Business • 11 Sep 12
FMI to fill 35 new jobs on Wednesday Field Management Ireland is to host an open day on Wednesday to fill 35 full time jobs in Dublin. Business • 10 Sep 12
Cleaning company announces 25 jobs in South-East McCreery Contract Cleaning has announced the creation of 25 new jobs in the South-East over the next six months. Business • 10 Sep 12
Treasury to cut AIG stake below half in $18bn sale The US government is selling more of its shares in insurer American International Group, in a move that should decrease its holdings below a majority … Business • 10 Sep 12
Glencore lays out final $36 bln bid for Xstrata Commodities trader Glencore has laid out its revised $36 billion all-share bid for miner Xstrata today. Business • 10 Sep 12
Electric Ireland prices to increase Electric Ireland customers will see their bills increase as the company announced that its electricity prices will increase by 5.9% and gas prices by 8.5% … Business • 07 Sep 12
Lufthansa apologises for strike disruption Lufthansa is apologising to customers ahead of time for the widespread disruption expected Friday during a 24-hour walkout by flight attendants. Business • 06 Sep 12
Qantas and Emirates announce global partnership Qantas and Emirates has announced a new global aviation partnership that will give their customers a seamless Australian and international network. Business • 06 Sep 12
Boots Ireland to create 30 new jobs in Dublin Boots Ireland is opening up a new store in Blanchardstown, Dublin next Wednesday with the creation of 30 jobs. Business • 06 Sep 12
Smurfit Kappa announces pricing of senior notes Smurfit Kappa has announced that it has completed the pricing of an offering of approximately €440m equivalent of senior secured notes. Business • 05 Sep 12
Revlon will cut 250 jobs, restructure operations Makeup company Revlon said today it is cutting 250 jobs, or about 5% of its workforce, as it exits two plants in a broad restructuring … Business • 05 Sep 12
DCC announces new non-executive director DCC has announced the appointment of Jane Lodge as a non-executive director and member of the Audit Committee. Business • 05 Sep 12
14 jobs created in Endeco marks 100th Halo deal An announcement of 14 jobs in smart energy Endeco marks the 100th deal by Halo Business Angel Partnership HBAP, and brings to €40.3m the total … Business • 05 Sep 12
Total Produce increases revenue in H1 results Total Produce has increased total revenue by 5%, however, profit before tax was down 6% according to the company's interim results. Business • 04 Sep 12
Drug company Merck to cut 1 jobs in 10 in Germany German drug maker Merck KGaA is to eliminate one out of every 10 jobs in its home country. Business • 04 Sep 12
Strike causes Lufthansa to cancel 350 flights Lufthansa cabin crews are on strike for a second time in less than a week, going off the job in Berlin, Frankfurt this morning and … Business • 04 Sep 12
WH Smith expects results at top end of market Books and stationery retailer WH Smith said it expects full-year results to be at the top end of market expectations and announced a fresh share … Business • 23 Aug 12
Halal accreditation crucial to Cappoquin success The High Court has ruled today that Co Waterford-based Cappoquin Chickens Muslim director Perwaiz Latif will play a significant role in its success under examinership. Business • 23 Aug 12
Waste company Greenstar placed into receivership A receiver has been appointed to waste collection services Greenstar which directly employs 830 people. Business • 23 Aug 12
Ireland's FleetMatics files for IPO of up to $100m Ireland's FleetMatics Group filed with US regulators on Monday to raise up to $100m in an initial public offering of its ordinary shares. Business • 21 Aug 12
