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Ireland's left-wing Sinn Féin political party stated that it will come after Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) if the tech giant owes back taxes, after the ongoing European Commission investigation Apple Insider reported. A Sinn Féin spokesman told Bloomberg, "It's ridiculous in the extreme for the...

There are still pockets of weakness among the PIIGS (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Spain), the countries previously and some still known as Europe's problem children, but investors should not outright shun opportunity with the PIIGS. These Little PIIGS Went To Market Entering Tuesday,...

In Europe, a complete overhaul of the region's fractured digital market has prompted officials to take a closer look at big name tech firms' operations to ensure they meet the changing standards. Recent standard changes are being implemented on everything from anti-monopoly rules to privacy...

The popularity of vaporizer pens, or e-cigarettes, has soared over the past few years, as smoking bans have been enacted and public preferences have shifted toward more health-conscious choices. The devices vaporize liquid nicotine, which is then inhaled by the user. These instruments are presumed...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced that it would be expanding its European operations in a big way over the next two years, something the region’s policy makers hope will help spur on job growth and assist with economic recovery efforts. The electronics giant announced on Monday that it...

Globalization has transformed the economies of both developed and developing countries alike, creating a competitive landscape that puts political pressure on governments across the world. To remain relevant today, countries must adopt policies that will attract and retain jobs. This fact has...

The world's largest social networking website is jumping into the financial services sector. Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is only weeks away from getting the regulatory approval it needs in Ireland for a service that would allow users to store money on the social network site, as well as use it to pay...

When it comes to new airplane deals, there are exactly two titans – Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Airbus (OTC: EADSY). As of the end of the first quarter, Boeing jumped ahead of Airbus, a position it definitely wants to maintain. The change of position resulted from cancellations of Airbus orders and...

Three years after seeing its economy in tatters and the nation facing bankruptcy, Ireland has become the first eurozone member to end its IMF/EU bailout. "This isn't the end of the road,” Michael Noonan, the Irish finance minister, told a news conference on Friday. “This is a very significant...

There’s some bad news coming out of Ireland. You’re not likely to feel too sorry for the victims of this news but its noteworthy for investors. Bloomberg reported that Ireland's Finance Minister Michael Noonan announced on Tuesday that he would take steps to plug a loophole that lets...

Futures Lower On Portugal Fears, Bank Earnings In Focus U.S. equity futures traded lower on renewed fears that Portugal could be the first nation to leave the eurozone after the recent political crisis has put in doubt the nation's attempts to meet its bailout goals. Meanwhile, key bank earnings...

Like most people who feel they have been wronged, companies are often willing to go to court to fight to protect their rights. One of the most willing is Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Large corporations like Apple employ scores of lawyers who, according to USA Today, are at least as important as...