This week on Taking Stock with Susan Hayes Culleton, we unpack the big stories shaping business, sport and politics. Russ Mould of AJ Bell joins Susan to assess what the latest earnings calls from the tech giants reveal about the health of the sector and what's next for the so-called "tech bros". We also hear from Brian Keogh of the Irish Independent on why the LIV Golf project has ultimately fallen short of expectations. And David Ljunggren of Reuters explains why Alberta rejected the path to independence and what the result could mean for separatist movements around the world.

This week on Taking Stock, Susan Hayes Culleton explores the business stories shaping our economy and markets. From the rise of AI-powered “hyper-scalers” and their impact on global bond markets with Financial Times journalist Michelle Chen, to the growing energy demands of Big Tech in Ireland with Donal MacNamee of the Business Post. Plus, as pets increasingly become a bigger part of family life, vet Laura Cuddy breaks down the real economics of owning a cat or dog.

On this week’s Taking Stock with Susan Hayes Culleton, we ask would you pay higher PRSI for a better pension? Economist Austin Hughes joins us to debate. We also unpack the euro’s slide with Rebecca Christie of Bruegel and ask whether Europe should be worried. Plus, as Lidl enters the mobile market, Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie explains how your phone bill is really calculated and whether you're paying too much.