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Bitcoin Recovers from Recent Lows as Market Volatility Eases

February 09, 2026

Bitcoin staged a partial recovery after briefly testing the $60,000 level, rebounding from its weakest point in more than a year as pressure across global financial markets showed early signs of easing. The world’s largest cryptocurrency had fallen sharply earlier in the session, sliding by around 5% to just above $60,000. It later recovered, rising […]

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Personal Loan Borrowing Reaches New Quarterly High in Ireland

February 09, 2026

Personal loan activity in Ireland reached a new quarterly peak last year, driven by strong demand for car finance, home improvement projects, and green lending, according to the latest figures from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. The data shows that total personal loan values rose by 15.7% to €776 million, while loan volumes increased by […]

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Scam Advertising on Social Media Costs Irish Consumers Millions Each Year

February 09, 2026

Social media platforms generated an estimated €32 million last year from scam advertisements aimed at consumers in Ireland, according to new research commissioned by online banking platform Revolut and carried out by Juniper Research. The study highlights the scale of financial harm linked to fraudulent advertising on major social media channels. In the Irish market, […]

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The Cost of Standing Still: Why Continuous Financial Review Drives Performance

January 29, 2026

At John P Burke we know in business, success rarely comes from standing still. Markets change, customer behaviour evolves, and costs fluctuate. Yet many companies make the mistake of treating financia…

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The Profit-First Mindset: Reshaping How Your Business Thinks About Money

January 29, 2026

At John P Burke we know many business owners see profit as something that comes at the end of the process — what is left after paying expenses, wages, and taxes. This traditional approach often …

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From Compliance to Confidence: Using Financial Reporting to Drive Better Decisions

January 29, 2026

At John P Burke we know for many businesses, financial reporting is viewed as a compliance exercise. It is something that must be done for tax purposes or regulatory requirements. However, when used s…

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