Euro slide helps Europe's earnings beat US results The relentless slide in the euro is proving a major boost to European earnings after years of stagnating profits, just when US results start to lose steam. Business • 12 Mar 15
Euro slide helps Europe's earnings beat US results The relentless slide in the euro is proving a major boost to European earnings after years of stagnating profits, just when US results start to lose steam. Business • 12 Mar 15
Profits at Bord Gáis owner Centrica fall 35% Annual profits at gas firm Centrica have fallen 35% to £1.75bn (€2.4bn) in a "very difficult year" for the company, it said today. Business • 19 Feb 15
Profits at Bord Gáis owner Centrica fall 35% Annual profits at gas firm Centrica have fallen 35% to £1.75bn (€2.4bn) in a "very difficult year" for the company, it said today. Business • 19 Feb 15
Topaz made €4.7m loss in year to March 2014 Fuel chain Topaz Energy made a pre-tax loss of €4.7m in the year to March 2014 as exceptional costs relating to its debt restructuring weighed on its balance sheet. Business • 18 Feb 15
Topaz made €4.7m loss in year to March 2014 Fuel chain Topaz Energy made a pre-tax loss of €4.7m in the year to March 2014 as exceptional costs relating to its debt restructuring weighed on its balance sheet. Business • 18 Feb 15
Profits rise at InterContinental Hotels Group InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world's largest hoteliers, posted a 10% rise in 2014 profit, led by strong growth in its biggest market, the United States. Business • 17 Feb 15
Profits rise at InterContinental Hotels Group InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world's largest hoteliers, posted a 10% rise in 2014 profit, led by strong growth in its biggest market, the United States. Business • 17 Feb 15
Dragon Oil sees profit fall 16% for 2014 Energy group Dragon Oil's full-year operating profit fell 16% as it spent more to sell its crude oil and took a $24m impairment charge from well exploration in its Philippines asset. Business • 17 Feb 15
Dragon Oil sees profit fall 16% for 2014 Energy group Dragon Oil's full-year operating profit fell 16% as it spent more to sell its crude oil and took a $24m impairment charge from well exploration in its Philippines asset. Business • 17 Feb 15
KBC Bank Ireland made €91m loss in 2014 KBC Bank Ireland has reported a €91m loss for last year after it recorded impairment costs of €198m. Business • 12 Feb 15
KBC Bank Ireland made €91m loss in 2014 KBC Bank Ireland has reported a €91m loss for last year after it recorded impairment costs of €198m. Business • 12 Feb 15
Alibaba's quarterly net income up 15% Alibaba Group Holding today reported quarterly results which showed net income rising 15.5% to $1.11 billion for the three months from July to September. Business • 04 Nov 14
Alibaba's quarterly net income up 15% Alibaba Group Holding today reported quarterly results which showed net income rising 15.5% to $1.11 billion for the three months from July to September. Business • 04 Nov 14
Panasonic, Sony hit by competitive market Results from Japanese firms Sony and Panasonic have shown both continuing to struggle in the competitive electronics market. Business • 31 Oct 14
Panasonic, Sony hit by competitive market Results from Japanese firms Sony and Panasonic have shown both continuing to struggle in the competitive electronics market. Business • 31 Oct 14
Ulster Bank to remain a 'core' part of RBS Ulster Bank will continue to operate in Ireland and remains a core part of Royal Bank of Scotland’s business, the lender has said. Business • 31 Oct 14
Ulster Bank to remain a 'core' part of RBS Ulster Bank will continue to operate in Ireland and remains a core part of Royal Bank of Scotland’s business, the lender has said. Business • 31 Oct 14
Samsung reports 50% fall in Q3 profit Samsung has reported a near 50% fall in third quarter net profit, as its key smartphone business faltered amid growing competition from Chinese firms in the increasingly saturated market. Business • 30 Oct 14
Samsung reports 50% fall in Q3 profit Samsung has reported a near 50% fall in third quarter net profit, as its key smartphone business faltered amid growing competition from Chinese firms in the increasingly saturated market. Business • 30 Oct 14
Barclays sets aside £500m over forex rigging claim Barclays has set aside £500m over the alleged rigging of foreign exchange markets which are being probed by regulators around the world. Business • 30 Oct 14
Barclays sets aside £500m over forex rigging claim Barclays has set aside £500m over the alleged rigging of foreign exchange markets which are being probed by regulators around the world. Business • 30 Oct 14
Danske Bank sees strong growth in profits Danske Bank has reported a pre-tax profit of 4.5 billion Danish Krone (€605m) for the three months to the end of September, up almost 79% on the same period of last year. Business • 30 Oct 14
Danske Bank sees strong growth in profits Danske Bank has reported a pre-tax profit of 4.5 billion Danish Krone (€605m) for the three months to the end of September, up almost 79% on the same period of last year. Business • 30 Oct 14
Unilever's Q3 sales much lower than expected Unilever today reported a weaker than expected 2.1% rise in third-quarter sales as a slowdown in emerging markets continued to crimp performance. Business • 23 Oct 14
Unilever's Q3 sales much lower than expected Unilever today reported a weaker than expected 2.1% rise in third-quarter sales as a slowdown in emerging markets continued to crimp performance. Business • 23 Oct 14
IBM cuts forecasts after 4% fall in revenue IBM has said it no longer expected to achieve its 2015 operating earnings target of at least $20 per share after weak client spending resulted in an unexpected fall in quarterly earnings and revenue. Business • 20 Oct 14
IBM cuts forecasts after 4% fall in revenue IBM has said it no longer expected to achieve its 2015 operating earnings target of at least $20 per share after weak client spending resulted in an unexpected fall in quarterly earnings and revenue. Business • 20 Oct 14
Philips blames lawsuit for €103m quarterly loss Dutch electronics giant Philips on Monday posted a €103m net loss on third-quarter earnings, blaming a patent lawsuit and ever-slowing markets in China and Russia. Business • 20 Oct 14
Philips blames lawsuit for €103m quarterly loss Dutch electronics giant Philips on Monday posted a €103m net loss on third-quarter earnings, blaming a patent lawsuit and ever-slowing markets in China and Russia. Business • 20 Oct 14
NAB says UK charges to hit earnings National Australia Bank has warned its full-year cash earnings will fall as much as 14% due to almost A$1 billion in higher charges from its troubled UK business. Business • 09 Oct 14
NAB says UK charges to hit earnings National Australia Bank has warned its full-year cash earnings will fall as much as 14% due to almost A$1 billion in higher charges from its troubled UK business. Business • 09 Oct 14
Aryzta reports 6.8% rise in annual revenue Swiss/Irish baked goods group Aryzta has reported revenues of €4.8bn for the year to the end of July, a 6.8% rise on the same period of last year. Business • 29 Sep 14
Aryzta reports 6.8% rise in annual revenue Swiss/Irish baked goods group Aryzta has reported revenues of €4.8bn for the year to the end of July, a 6.8% rise on the same period of last year. Business • 29 Sep 14
Tesco shares drop after accounting error Tesco has lowered its forecast for the first half of the year by £250m, its third warning this year, after finding a fault in its accounts. Business • 23 Sep 14
Tesco shares drop after accounting error Tesco has lowered its forecast for the first half of the year by £250m, its third warning this year, after finding a fault in its accounts. Business • 23 Sep 14
Petroceltic to resume drilling in Iraqi Kurdistan Oil and gas exploration company Petroceltic said it would resume drilling in Iraqi Kurdistan together with partner Hess in early October. Business • 17 Sep 14
Petroceltic to resume drilling in Iraqi Kurdistan Oil and gas exploration company Petroceltic said it would resume drilling in Iraqi Kurdistan together with partner Hess in early October. Business • 17 Sep 14
Green REIT reports net profits of €43m Green Real Estate Investment Trust has reported a net profit of €43.1m for the year to the end of June. Business • 08 Sep 14
Green REIT reports net profits of €43m Green Real Estate Investment Trust has reported a net profit of €43.1m for the year to the end of June. Business • 08 Sep 14
Eircom's losses grow on restructuring costs Eircom made a loss of €333m in its full year to the end of June as it incurred costs relating to its restructuring programme. Business • 29 Aug 14
Eircom's losses grow on restructuring costs Eircom made a loss of €333m in its full year to the end of June as it incurred costs relating to its restructuring programme. Business • 29 Aug 14
ICG sees revenue rise but profit falls Shipping and ferry company Irish Continental Group has reported a 8.1% rise in revenue in the first half of the year, thanks to the introduction of a new ship late last year. Business • 28 Aug 14
ICG sees revenue rise but profit falls Shipping and ferry company Irish Continental Group has reported a 8.1% rise in revenue in the first half of the year, thanks to the introduction of a new ship late last year. Business • 28 Aug 14
Pernod Ricard sees profit fall due to China sales Pernod Ricard has reported a 14% decline in net profit in the year to the end of June, as sales declined and currency movements had a negative impact on its bottom line. Business • 28 Aug 14
Pernod Ricard sees profit fall due to China sales Pernod Ricard has reported a 14% decline in net profit in the year to the end of June, as sales declined and currency movements had a negative impact on its bottom line. Business • 28 Aug 14
Datalex sees revenues rise as it gains new clients Datalex has reported a 14% rise in revenue in the first half of the year as it gained new customers and expanded its presence in Asia. Business • 28 Aug 14
Datalex sees revenues rise as it gains new clients Datalex has reported a 14% rise in revenue in the first half of the year as it gained new customers and expanded its presence in Asia. Business • 28 Aug 14
INM sees profit steady in first half of 2014 Independent News and Media has reported an operating profit of €15.9m for the first six months of the year, in line with its earnings in the same period of 2013. Business • 28 Aug 14
INM sees profit steady in first half of 2014 Independent News and Media has reported an operating profit of €15.9m for the first six months of the year, in line with its earnings in the same period of 2013. Business • 28 Aug 14
