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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

From Tuesday 4 August, Regular Savings business will only be accepted online.

Zurich is proud to support Senior Times magazine’s podcast series where broadcasting legend Mike Murphy interviews prominent Irish figures. In the third episode, Mike talks to John McColgan, co-creator of Riverdance.

Global markets fell as rising infection rates coupled with a deterioration in US-China relations erased gains from earlier in the week, writes Ian Slattery.
Rethink Ireland are today announcing the official opening of Round 2 of their Innovate Together Fund which was established to support social innovation projects from across Ireland who are acting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

When it comes to planning your future, saving is a great place to start. Whatever your goals are, saving with Zurich Ireland is a smart move. The ‘Zurich Ireland Voice Services’ Action offers you multiple savings calculators to help when it comes to planning for your future.