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It’s #WorldEmojiDay. But what’s it all about?

Technology
Ciara O'Brien
July 17, 2018, 13:39

July 17th is the unofficial celebration of the smartphone smiley faces and tears of joy

Ipav suggests its survey demonstrates that landlords are leaving the rental market in their droves. Photograph: iStock

Are landlords really exiting rental market in their droves?

Economy
July 17, 2018, 06:00

Cantillon: Lobby group conflates issues in taking aim at institutional landlords

Spectrum Wellness MD Stephen Costello: “Having the financial freedom to support me and my loved ones is important.”

‘Biggest gamble of my career was going all in at Spectrum Wellness’

Personal Finance
Tony Clayton-Lea
July 17, 2018, 05:00

Me & My Money: Stephen Costello, managing director, Spectrum Wellness

Man or machine? Computers increasingly dominate today’s investment world.

Computer-driven investing: who needs people?

Personal Finance
Proinsias O'Mahony
July 17, 2018, 05:00

Computers increasingly dominate today’s investment world, but they can only go so far

Large ensemble cast: Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys and Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan at the launch of the Audiovisual Action Plan in June. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Time has come to appoint a minister for media

Media & Marketing
Laura Slattery
July 17, 2018, 04:00

A single minister for culture, media and digital sectors would be logical and helpful

BAML’s Bull & Bear Indicator is now on the verge of giving a trading buy signal. Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Bear market is looming, but go ahead, buy stocks anyway

Personal Finance
Proinsias O'Mahony
July 17, 2018, 02:34

Stocktake: Fourteen bear market signals suggest bull’s race is almost run

European Council president Donald Tusk, Chinese premier Li Keqiang and European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 16th. Photograph: Thomas Peter/Reuters

EU may be China’s trump card in dealing with US tariffs

Economy
July 16, 2018, 20:52

Cantillon: China-EU summit gains extra dimension as US presses on with trade tariffs

“We need the house sold but it seems to be a huge cost involved if we employ a solicitor barrister.”

‘Loose arrangement’ comes back to haunt sisters

Personal Finance
Dominic Coyle
July 16, 2018, 17:35

Sibling reluctant to vacate family home after death of parents causes much angst

Out of total Irish Water spending of over €1.3 billion billion this year, just €230 million is expected to come from commercial water charges and connection charges

Is there a good reason for separating Irish Water from its parent?

Energy & Resources
Cliff Taylor
July 16, 2018, 17:12

Cliff Taylor: A lot remains unclear about the thinking behind this move

Rachel Talbott, who makes style and beauty videos for 1.1 million subscribers on YouTube, films a video with the help of her husband Byron Talbott, a chef with 1.4 million subscribers to his YouTube channel

Inside the mating rituals of brands and online stars

Media & Marketing
July 16, 2018, 13:24

With deals collectively worth billions of euros at stake, the pressure is on advertisers and viral performers on sites like YouTube and Instagram to find the right match

Former South African minister for finance Trevor Manuel opening a Nelson Mandela exhibition at Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin. Photograph: Lafayette Photography

South Africa’s star is rising, says former finance minister Trevor Manuel

Economy
Peter Hamilton
July 16, 2018, 03:15

Now the country’s economic envoy, the politician is on a mission to boost investment in SA

When I googled “how to pack your bag” last week I got 449 million results, more than “how to end poverty” and “how to cure cancer” combined

Pilita Clark: We got to the moon so one day we will also know how to pack

Transport & Tourism
Pilita Clark
July 15, 2018, 16:14

The wardrobe of a former foreign correspondent for a three-week trip to Uganda included just three pairs of underpants

US president Donald Trump. “Trump’s trade war – and his other antics – run many more risks than a mere dent to global economic growth.” Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Trump and global leaders show deep ignorance of history

Economy
Chris Johns
July 15, 2018, 12:48

Chris Johns: US president’s mistaken analysis of China’s trade surplus risks carnage

Katy Perry performs in Lisbon last month. She lost 1.5m followers on Twitter following a recalibration of the social media platform. Photograph: EPA

#Twittercull: Katy Perry loses 1.5m followers, Trump sheds 400,000

Technology
July 14, 2018, 04:06

Cantillon: To boost its credibility, Twitter did a system-wide fake follower, bot account cull

Does the CSO have another leprechaun on the loose?

Economy
July 14, 2018, 04:05

Cantillon: Agency plays down concern at late publication of national accounts

Britain’s prime minister Theresa May with US president Donald Trump at Chequers. Trump said May’s plans for a soft Brexit would “kill” any hopes of a trade deal with the US. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters.

Trump tears into Theresa May and Brexit plan during UK visit

Business
Colin Gleeson
July 14, 2018, 04:05

Business Week: also in the news was the economy, the budget, Ryanair, and tourism

Shipping containers awaiting transportation on a railway line in Long Beach, California. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images

How much will the trade war cost a typical American family? About $60 (so far)

Economy
Neil Irwin
July 14, 2018, 03:35

Prices could rise greatly if tit-for-tat escalation drives total of affected goods toward $1tn

Last year the Government sold a slice of AIB for €3.4 billion. Now the State – which is to say taxpayers – owns 71 per cent of AIB, 14 per cent of Bank of Ireland, and 75 per cent of Permanent TSB. Photograph: Aidan Crawley/Bloomberg via Getty Images

State should sell its bank shares to tackle housing crisis

Financial Services
Vincent Boland
July 13, 2018, 17:58

Vincent Boland: Despite NTMA advice, proceeds should not be used to pay down debt

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