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- Fed extends crisis policies as outlook downgradedDAN O'BRIEN, Economics EditorTHE US Federal Reserve yesterday took a symbolic first step to extend its crisis-era monetary policy regime, as it downgraded its view of the economic outlook amid rising fears that the US could face a “double-dip” recession.
- Caterpillar dealership taken over by Canadian firmSUZANNE LYNCHTHE McCORMICK Macnaughton Caterpillar dealership in the Republic has been taken over by Canadian firm Finning, but the group’s rental businesses have ceased trading.
- Elan not to spin off drug delivery business due to market concernsFIONA REDDANPHARMACEUTICAL FIRM Elan has decided not to spin off its drug delivery business Elan Drug Technologies (EDT) in the immediate future due to concerns over its valuation.
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| Company | Latest Price € | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| AMINEX PLC | 0.115 | 12.63 |
| ICON PLC | 18.5 | 8.19 |
| KENMARE RESOURCES PLC | 0.185 | 5.71 |
| SMURFIT KAPPA GROUP PLC | 7.843 | -4.64 |
| ALLIED IRISH BANKS PLC | 0.865 | -6.49 |
| BOUNDARY CAPITAL PLC - ESM | 0.015 | -25.00 |
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The main movers this week in The Irish Times Tech 50, a ranking of Ireland's highest-potential technology companies, produced in association with YouNoodle For the full table click here.