Nestlé, Diageo, Unilever slip between 2.7% and 4.5%

Retailers struggle as data shows British retail sales volumes fell more than expected

Defensive stocks fare best as European markets struggle to advance

Commercial property group is to recommend shareholders accept the offer

Company now says it will ‘consider various strategic options’

Increased demand for sustainable homes has lead to cheaper technology in the US

Business activity picks up as Covid-19 restrictions ease

Simon Property Group and Brookfield win approval to buy US store chain out of bankruptcy

Operator of holiday parks also extends closure of its Irish facility in Co Longford

Michael Milken maintained ties to a finance industry that he helped shape

Europe’s biggest telecom carrier slashed its full-year dividend by 40% to 9 cent per share

Apple, Twitter and Facebook down as investors fear US economy overheating

The resort, which is expected to cost €233m, is due to open in Longford in 2019

Developers of planned Co Longford forest resort sign €1m in Irish supplier contracts