https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 01:59:24 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41799371.html'Persistent decline' in consumer long-term economic outlook2026-02-25T00:05:00+00:002026-02-25T00:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Only a quarter of those surveyed expect the economy to be stronger in five years' time, down from 47% in 2022 and 29% last yearOnly a quarter of those surveyed expect the economy to be stronger in five years' time, down from 47% in 2022 and 29% last yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41799668.htmlCollison brothers' Stripe expresses interest in acquiring PayPal2026-02-24T22:27:00+00:002026-02-24T22:27:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of the digital payments pioneer, signalling a major industry shake-up.Reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of the digital payments pioneer, signalling a major industry shake-up.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41799449.htmlApple to build Mac mini computers in US2026-02-24T15:51:00+00:002026-02-24T15:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Company made commitment to shift more manufacturing from Asia to USCompany made commitment to shift more manufacturing from Asia to USExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41799401.htmlIncreasing number of US visitors coming to Ireland in the winter2026-02-24T15:43:00+00:002026-02-24T15:43:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/December last year saw just under 80,000 US visitors arrive in Ireland, one of the strongest December on record for US tourists, writes Emer Walsh.December last year saw just under 80,000 US visitors arrive in Ireland, one of the strongest December on record for US tourists, writes Emer Walsh.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41799389.htmlStripe hits €135bn valuation as payment volume soars2026-02-24T14:39:00+00:002026-02-24T14:39:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/That valuation is up from the €91bn Stripe secured last yearThat valuation is up from the €91bn Stripe secured last yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41799380.htmlCentral Bank report reveals Ireland's 'access to cash' with 4,000 ATMs across State2026-02-24T14:09:00+00:002026-02-24T14:09:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/One in four of Ireland's ATMs are in Dublin with one in 10 in CorkOne in four of Ireland's ATMs are in Dublin with one in 10 in CorkExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41799242.htmlAverage weekly earnings in Ireland hit €1,0112026-02-24T11:04:00+00:002026-02-24T11:04:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/CSO estimates show average weekly earnings up 3.1% on previous yearCSO estimates show average weekly earnings up 3.1% on previous yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41799359.html90-minute trains to Dublin and eight new stations: Irish Rail CEO sets out plans for Cork2026-02-24T10:24:00+00:002026-02-24T10:24:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork's commuter rail network is set for a €1.8bn Irish Rail overhaul, bringing electrification, new stations, and increased service to Mallow, Cobh, and Midleton.Cork's commuter rail network is set for a €1.8bn Irish Rail overhaul, bringing electrification, new stations, and increased service to Mallow, Cobh, and Midleton.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41799125.htmlHealthcare services firm Uniphar records strong 2025 with revenue hitting €3bn 2026-02-24T07:59:00+00:002026-02-24T07:59:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Healthcare services firm Uniphar recorded a near 9% increase in gross profit during its 2025 financial year as revenue reached over €3bn, the ...Healthcare services firm Uniphar recorded a near 9% increase in gross profit during its 2025 financial year as revenue reached over €3bn, the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41799104.htmlParamount submits higher bid for Warner Bros in bid to block Netflix2026-02-24T07:38:00+00:002026-02-24T07:38:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Paramount Skydance submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, ratcheting up efforts to ...Paramount Skydance submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, ratcheting up efforts to ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/