Topic: Allied Irish Banks plc

ECB nod allows Ireland to shut down toxic bank, easing debt pressures

Ireland closed down the bankrupt Anglo Irish Bank in 2011, absorbing its debt and assets into a state-owned bank. Overnight, it voted to shut down that bank as well.

As Ireland votes on EU treaty, many ask if it's worth cost of membership (+video)

The strict rules of the EU fiscal treaty Ireland votes on today essentially block stimulus spending, and many Irish worry the country is stuck in an austerity-driven slump.

Do European banks need tougher stress tests?

Eight European banks flunked a financial health check meant to reassure investors. But critics argue for tougher tests to weigh the impact of a sovereign default.

Stocks end mixed. Best first quarter since 1998.

Stocks closed out the quarter with the Dow gaining 742 points, its biggest first-quarter point gain in more than a decade and its biggest percentage gain since 1994.

Warren Buffett bombshell: One of five things to watch March 31

Warren Buffett letter announces resignation of longtime lieutenant. Does Warren Buffett now have an heir apparent?

What a $100 billion EU aid package means for Ireland

Ireland is negotiating with the European finance officials over an aid package that could come with strings attached.

Is Ireland going bankrupt?

The bailout of Anglo Irish Bank will be €11 billion (about $15 billion) more than anticipated, and the second-largest Irish bank has effectively been nationalized.

Money Daily Brief: Japan sees 'signs of recovery'

Ireland's boom ends – with a vengeance

Protests and anger grow as 'Celtic Tiger's' economy takes nosedive.