Lloyds tipped to pay first dividend in six years Lloyds Banking Group is expected to be granted permission by Britain's financial regulator to pay its first dividend since it was bailed out by British taxpayers. Business • 17 Dec 14
Lloyds tipped to pay first dividend in six years Lloyds Banking Group is expected to be granted permission by Britain's financial regulator to pay its first dividend since it was bailed out by British taxpayers. Business • 17 Dec 14
Easyjet's full year profit jumps 21.5% British low-cost airline EasyJet today reported a 21.5% jump in annual profit, in line with its expectations. Business • 18 Nov 14
Easyjet's full year profit jumps 21.5% British low-cost airline EasyJet today reported a 21.5% jump in annual profit, in line with its expectations. Business • 18 Nov 14
Sainsbury's to cut costs to fund lower prices Sainsbury's said it would rein in spending on new stores and find more cost savings to finance price cuts as it seeks to cope with the toughest market conditions for decades. Business • 12 Nov 14
Sainsbury's to cut costs to fund lower prices Sainsbury's said it would rein in spending on new stores and find more cost savings to finance price cuts as it seeks to cope with the toughest market conditions for decades. Business • 12 Nov 14
EasyJet lifts its full year profit forecast EasyJet lifted its annual profit guidance above analysts forecasts after it benefited from strong summer travel and lower than expected fuel costs. Business • 03 Oct 14
EasyJet lifts its full year profit forecast EasyJet lifted its annual profit guidance above analysts forecasts after it benefited from strong summer travel and lower than expected fuel costs. Business • 03 Oct 14
EasyJet raises dividend ratio, buys more planes Budget airline EasyJet said it would lift its payout ratio to 40% next year and also said it had reached agreement with Airbus to add 27 planes to its fleet. Business • 18 Sep 14
EasyJet raises dividend ratio, buys more planes Budget airline EasyJet said it would lift its payout ratio to 40% next year and also said it had reached agreement with Airbus to add 27 planes to its fleet. Business • 18 Sep 14
ING beats second quarter earnings expectations The banking arm of Dutch financial giant ING beat earnings forecasts in the second quarter of the year. Business • 06 Aug 14
ING beats second quarter earnings expectations The banking arm of Dutch financial giant ING beat earnings forecasts in the second quarter of the year. Business • 06 Aug 14
Ladbrokes' first quarter profit tumbles Ladbrokes said it would maintain its dividend at last year's level despite a big drop in first quarter operating profit. Business • 30 Apr 14
Ladbrokes' first quarter profit tumbles Ladbrokes said it would maintain its dividend at last year's level despite a big drop in first quarter operating profit. Business • 30 Apr 14
Google issues new class of shares US technology giant Google exited the rarified club of $1,000 stocks after creating a new class of shares that some say could be used to finance acquisitions. Business • 03 Apr 14
Google issues new class of shares US technology giant Google exited the rarified club of $1,000 stocks after creating a new class of shares that some say could be used to finance acquisitions. Business • 03 Apr 14
ESB profits for 2013 rise by 23% ESB has reported a profit after tax for last year of €415m, an increase of 23% on the year before. Business • 14 Mar 14
ESB profits for 2013 rise by 23% ESB has reported a profit after tax for last year of €415m, an increase of 23% on the year before. Business • 14 Mar 14
Lufthansa profits nosedive in 2013 Lufthansa, Germany's biggest airline, said that its bottom-line profit nosedived in 2013, but it will resume dividend payments. Business • 13 Mar 14
Lufthansa profits nosedive in 2013 Lufthansa, Germany's biggest airline, said that its bottom-line profit nosedived in 2013, but it will resume dividend payments. Business • 13 Mar 14
Danske Bank reports improved results for 2013 Danske Bank has reported a profit before tax from core activities of €1.5 billion for last year. Business • 07 Feb 14
Danske Bank reports improved results for 2013 Danske Bank has reported a profit before tax from core activities of €1.5 billion for last year. Business • 07 Feb 14
Lloyds Bank disappoints on dividend Lloyds Banking Group has set aside another £1.8 billion sterling to cover compensation for the mis-selling of payment protection insurance. Business • 03 Feb 14
Lloyds Bank disappoints on dividend Lloyds Banking Group has set aside another £1.8 billion sterling to cover compensation for the mis-selling of payment protection insurance. Business • 03 Feb 14
BP to raise dividend as profits beat forecasts BP kicked off the quarterly results season for top global oil firms with some good news for the sector's beleaguered investors. Business • 29 Oct 13
BP to raise dividend as profits beat forecasts BP kicked off the quarterly results season for top global oil firms with some good news for the sector's beleaguered investors. Business • 29 Oct 13
Grafton shares to move to London from today Shares in builders group Grafton will only be traded on the London Stock Exchange from today, as the company ends its Dublin listing. Business • 16 Oct 13
Grafton shares to move to London from today Shares in builders group Grafton will only be traded on the London Stock Exchange from today, as the company ends its Dublin listing. Business • 16 Oct 13
Microsoft to buy back up to $40 billion of shares Microsoft said it would buy back up to $40 billion of its shares and raise its quarterly dividend by 22%. Business • 17 Sep 13
Microsoft to buy back up to $40 billion of shares Microsoft said it would buy back up to $40 billion of its shares and raise its quarterly dividend by 22%. Business • 17 Sep 13
Lloyds eyes 70% dividend payout goal - reports Lloyds Banking Group has told potential investors it expects to pay out up to 70% of its earnings in dividends by 2015, the Financial Times reported. Business • 05 Aug 13
Lloyds eyes 70% dividend payout goal - reports Lloyds Banking Group has told potential investors it expects to pay out up to 70% of its earnings in dividends by 2015, the Financial Times reported. Business • 05 Aug 13
Coillte dividend to Government fell 80% in 2012 Semi-State firm Coillte paid a dividend of €2 million to the Government last year, down 80% on the amount paid in 2011. Business • 25 Jul 13
Coillte dividend to Government fell 80% in 2012 Semi-State firm Coillte paid a dividend of €2 million to the Government last year, down 80% on the amount paid in 2011. Business • 25 Jul 13
Bank of Ireland can keep assurance unit, says EU Bank of Ireland has today secured EU regulatory approval to hold on to its assurance unit, New Ireland Assurance Company. Business • 09 Jul 13
Bank of Ireland can keep assurance unit, says EU Bank of Ireland has today secured EU regulatory approval to hold on to its assurance unit, New Ireland Assurance Company. Business • 09 Jul 13
Danske Bank may not pay full 2013 dividend Danske Bank, which was badly affected by its exposure to Ireland, said it may not be able to pay its 2013 dividend in full after the Danish regulator said it must set aside more cash to cover risk. Business • 18 Jun 13
Danske Bank may not pay full 2013 dividend Danske Bank, which was badly affected by its exposure to Ireland, said it may not be able to pay its 2013 dividend in full after the Danish regulator said it must set aside more cash to cover risk. Business • 18 Jun 13
Dividend from Bord Gáis down by nearly €10m The dividend paid by Bord Gáis to the Government has fallen from €33.1m in 2011 to €23.8m for 2012. Business • 17 Apr 13
Dividend from Bord Gáis down by nearly €10m The dividend paid by Bord Gáis to the Government has fallen from €33.1m in 2011 to €23.8m for 2012. Business • 17 Apr 13
Danske Bank may pay dividend this year Denmark's biggest financial institution, Danske Bank, has said it hopes to start paying dividend as early as this year and that the bank has now reached a turning point. Business • 18 Mar 13
Danske Bank may pay dividend this year Denmark's biggest financial institution, Danske Bank, has said it hopes to start paying dividend as early as this year and that the bank has now reached a turning point. Business • 18 Mar 13
Aer Lingus gets clearance for bigger dividends A court ruling will allow Aer Lingus to increase reserves that can be distributed to shareholders, the airline said today. Business • 15 Mar 13
Aer Lingus gets clearance for bigger dividends A court ruling will allow Aer Lingus to increase reserves that can be distributed to shareholders, the airline said today. Business • 15 Mar 13
Aviva cuts dividend as recovery plan proceeds Aviva, Britain's second-biggest insurer, cut its dividend by over a quarter to provide extra funds for a turnaround strategy aimed at bolstering capital and profit. Business • 07 Mar 13
Aviva cuts dividend as recovery plan proceeds Aviva, Britain's second-biggest insurer, cut its dividend by over a quarter to provide extra funds for a turnaround strategy aimed at bolstering capital and profit. Business • 07 Mar 13
PC maker Dell set to pay dividends Struggling computer maker Dell has said it will use some of its cash stockpile to pay shareholder dividends as it pursues a shift to services. Business • 13 Jun 12
PC maker Dell set to pay dividends Struggling computer maker Dell has said it will use some of its cash stockpile to pay shareholder dividends as it pursues a shift to services. Business • 13 Jun 12
United Drug interim profits rise by 7% United Drug has reported a 7% increase in pre-tax profits for the six months to the end of March, while revenues were flat at €894.2m. Business • 09 May 12
United Drug interim profits rise by 7% United Drug has reported a 7% increase in pre-tax profits for the six months to the end of March, while revenues were flat at €894.2m. Business • 09 May 12
