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Tech leads markets lower

Global markets moved lower last week, as tech stocks fell for two consecutive days following a massive run up in recent weeks, writes Ian Slattery.

The Mike Murphy Senior Times Podcast: Episode 7

In the latest episode of the Senior Times magazine’s podcast series, Mike Murphy talks to fitness guru Pat Henry about his remarkable life and the journey that led him to becoming a fitness consultant.

Parents feeling financial impact of COVID-19

Nearly half of parents surveyed believe their financial situation has been negatively affected by COVID-19, according to new research carried out by Zurich.

Generation Rent is here for the long-term

As part of Zurich’s July Webinar Series, you will have heard us discussing the ever-growing concerns of the long-term rental generation in Ireland – or ‘Generation Rent’ as they have become known in the media and in public discourse.

The Mike Murphy Senior Times Podcast: Episode 6

In the latest episode of the Senior Times magazine’s podcast series, Mike Murphy talks to author Deirdre Purcell about writing, acting and her time working as a journalist. 

US market hits record high as Apple tops $2 trillion

The US market hit a record high last week, surpassing its pre-COVID high set in late February. Tech stocks once again outperformed as Apple’s market capitalisation hit the $2 trillion mark, writes Ian Slattery.

The Mike Murphy Senior Times Podcast: Episode 5

In the latest episode of the Senior Times magazine’s podcast series, Mike Murphy interviews Ray Moran, Medical Director at the Sports Surgery Clinic.

The Mike Murphy Senior Times Podcast: Episode 4

Zurich is proud to support Senior Times magazine’s podcast series where broadcasting legend Mike Murphy interviews prominent Irish figures. In the fourth episode, Mike talks to broadcaster and politician, Marie-Louise O'Donnell.

Markets move higher despite local spikes in Covid-19 cases

Most major markets were in positive territory for the week as the S&P 500 came within 0.2% of its all-time high before falling back, writes Ian Slattery.

Zurich Portrait Prize 2020 shortlists announced

This years Zurich Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize shortlists have been announced by National Gallery of Ireland.

Markets move higher on positive data

Markets rose last week even as positive economic releases were somewhat offset by US political moves towards the end of the week, writes Ian Slattery.

Positive week for stocks

Strong tech results from Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook helped lift markets towards the end of the week, writes Ian Slattery.
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