Ryanair and Greencore have sprung surprises on their shareholders recently that highlight operational, reputational and acquisition risks
There’s no substitute for keeping your ear to the ground - and your eyes open - when it comes to identifying a takeover candidate before the market does
Francesca McDonagh will find her in-tray overflowing with tasks, some of them more onerous than others
Technological progress isn’t just the driver of economic growth, it also signposts emerging trends and their potential for investors
Recent setbacks for WPP and Provident Financial are useful case studies from which investors can learn
Traditional media is a parlous place to be in terms of investment, but Independent News & Media has the balance sheet to weather challenging times
Investors often prefer buy-to-let over other forms of property investment. It’s time to think again
There are many traps in trying to accurately assess value, says Michael Murray
The likelihood of increased regulation in the gambling world probably weighed on the departing chief executive’s decision to leave
While AIB may have stolen a major march on Bank of Ireland in technology terms, Permanent TSB does not deserve to exist
Investment funds’ fees can seriously erode the value of your pension – but if you’re thinking about managing your own portfolio, get ready to learn on the job
Regulations have tightened on mortgage lending. That has incentivised banks to push alternative, riskier and higher-return lending opportunities such as car finance to consumers
Investors wait to see if sandwich giant will be as successful in the US as it has been in Britain
The success of politicians peddling the false promises of populism should send a shiver down investors’ spines
On the surface, the pillar bank’s reflotation looks set to reap the benefits of recovery – but read the fine print before you stake your pension on it
