Weekly Digest: Diageo insists Guinness isn't for sale; and where finance experts would invest €10,000

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?? Guinness business is not for sale, Diageo insists after days of speculation

News reports on Friday said the Irish beer brand could be sold for $10bn. However, in a statement issued on Sunday, the drinks group moved to put the lid on talk of the sales.

?? Stocks, equities and steering clear of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ – Where the finance experts would invest a spare €10,000

High interest rates on deposits will be gone by year end so now’s the time to put your savings to work. Here’s how five financial experts would go about investing €10,000.

?? Gemini moves HQ from Dublin to Malta in blow to Ireland’s reputation as European regulatory hub for crypto industry

The cryptocurrency exchange founded by the US billionaire Winkelvoss twins claims that the change of headquarters was due to a more ‘proactive’ industrial climate outside Ireland.

??‘Brexit-style response required to tackle Trump tax and trade risks’ new report warns

A so-called “whole-of-government” approach is needed to assess the impact of Donald Trump’s new US administration and best routes to maintain Ireland’s competitiveness, the latest Goodbody Irish Economy Health Check Report says.

?? Michael Houghton: ‘For the sceptics and disbelievers, here’s a breakdown of how we saved enough money to retire in just seven years’

The Limerick-based web developer addresses some of the tougher questions he's seen online since his first two articles were published in our new Money hub.

How can a family of five retire with a portfolio of €700,000? And, even more importantly, how was it possible to build a €700,000 portfolio in just seven years?

Check out Michael's first and second articles with the Irish Independent.

?? Ray Harman: Irish screen industry’s contribution of over €1bn to the economy is a match for its massive cultural impact

Since 2021, Irish screen talent have earned over 790 international award nominations and 300 wins. And the good news is, the green wave shows no sign of abating.

Irish actors and screen industry professionals continue to break records at an international level – commercially and critically.

?? The Big Tech Show Podcast: Tech CEOs bow to Trump as Musk shocks with controversial ‘salute’

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tech-ceos-bow-to-trump-as-musk-shocks-with/id1325667441?i=1000685095788

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AKGftCbMOfcxhVVoTj9v6?si=82d0a508bde84f8b

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