The government is preparing its Budget 2021, and lobbyists and special interest groups are pushing their own agenda. Today, Stephen Kinsella looks at what they are asking for, and whether the government should yes or no to their asks.
Rumours had swirled among the broker community about a so-called ‘whale’, who was creating a massive impact on stock prices with huge orders. The option contracts were so large that banks and dealers were forced to enter the market and buy the same stocks. It was self-fulfilling.
Thanks to massive government spending and money-creation, a horrific recession has been put on hold. But government spending can't solve our serious underlying problems.
We have had interest over the years about franchising Intro, but the fit was never right. But we have now found the perfect partner in Vienna. It was a demanding journey, but it has given us a greater understanding of every aspect of our business.
The pieces of the puzzle are coming together to take fossil fuels out of Ireland’s power grid. Like it or not, current policy is not to give ordinary citizens and rural businesses a significant stake in this industry. It would be better to say so upfront.
The State has the immediate means to support those businesses and workers most affected by the pandemic, but next month’s budget also needs to address where resources and debt repayments will come from in the medium term.
Ireland’s CGT rate has been increased four times in 12 years and is among the highest in the world. It has disenfranchised risk-takers and frustrated entrepreneurs. Now, however, change is coming – albeit temporarily. So just what will the government do?
Tom Lyons reflects on the life of Alan Smurfit, one of an exceptional group of brothers who turned the business their father founded into Ireland's first multinational. He passed away at the weekend.
Because investors get paltry yields in most of the developed markets, they are starting to consider investments in countries which were not really on their radar before. One area of focus has been China’s domestic bond market
Alan McIntosh and the other founders of Cairn have enjoyed multiple paydays from the home builder. Now, McIntosh has sold Cairn a site for €14 million.
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