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Fletcher Building reports $228 million in net earnings, sets sights on selling off its retirement village operations and won't pay dividends for the third year in a row
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Fletcher Building reports $228 million in net earnings, sets sights on selling off its retirement village operations and won't pay dividends for the third year in a row
ANZ New Zealand to shake-up leadership team as Ben Kelleher prepares to succeed Antonia Watson as CEO
ANZ New Zealand to shake-up leadership team as Ben Kelleher prepares to succeed Antonia Watson as CEO
Why a vote on taxing California’s billionaires is being watched around the world
by Guest
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Why a vote on taxing California’s billionaires is being watched around the world
Mount Albert, Hutt South, Wellington Bays and the Māori seats could be key seats to watch in the November 7 election
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Mount Albert, Hutt South, Wellington Bays and the Māori seats could be key seats to watch in the November 7 election
Global long-term rates reach fresh multi-decade highs; US 30-year rate reaches 5.34% but then retraces. Global equity markets weighed by rates backdrop. Brent crude steady around USD91 per barrel. Trump admits there are no talks to resolve the stalemate
Global long-term rates reach fresh multi-decade highs; US 30-year rate reaches 5.34% but then retraces. Global equity markets weighed by rates backdrop. Brent crude steady around USD91 per barrel. Trump admits there are no talks to resolve the stalemate
Dairy prices rise; US data very underwhelming; USMCA trade deal on the ropes; China households risk averse; Australia sentiment less negative; UST 10yr at 4.71%; gold down; oil prices up again; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3
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Dairy prices rise; US data very underwhelming; USMCA trade deal on the ropes; China households risk averse; Australia sentiment less negative; UST 10yr at 4.71%; gold down; oil prices up again; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3
Mercury Energy boss says residential power price increases will be ‘at or under CPI’ inflation in the year ahead as the state-controlled generator and retailer looks to pass through its transmission and distribution pricing
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Mercury Energy boss says residential power price increases will be ‘at or under CPI’ inflation in the year ahead as the state-controlled generator and retailer looks to pass through its transmission and distribution pricing
Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson thinks we’re in a more partisan era ‘where the half-life of politicians and policies seems to have got shorter’
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Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson thinks we’re in a more partisan era ‘where the half-life of politicians and policies seems to have got shorter’
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes, Kiwibank sniffs at TSB, demographic trends look negative, big fraud uncovered, swaps stable, long bonds rise, NZD dips, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes, Kiwibank sniffs at TSB, demographic trends look negative, big fraud uncovered, swaps stable, long bonds rise, NZD dips, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges +0.2% higher as rallies from a2 Milk, Stride Property, EBOS, and Kathmandu offset retreats by Briscoes, Meridian, F&P Healthcare, and Air NZ
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges +0.2% higher as rallies from a2 Milk, Stride Property, EBOS, and Kathmandu offset retreats by Briscoes, Meridian, F&P Healthcare, and Air NZ
Yi Fuxian notes former premier Zhu Rongji oversaw two major reforms in China with potentially dire consequences
by Guest
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Yi Fuxian notes former premier Zhu Rongji oversaw two major reforms in China with potentially dire consequences
Mercury Energy’s operating earnings top $1 billion on the back of higher hydro generation, while annual profit surges to $321 million from just $1 million
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Mercury Energy’s operating earnings top $1 billion on the back of higher hydro generation, while annual profit surges to $321 million from just $1 million
High numbers of homes for sale and lacklustre sales volumes keep buyers in the driving seat through winter
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High numbers of homes for sale and lacklustre sales volumes keep buyers in the driving seat through winter
Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill
by Guest
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Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill
Lynda Moore warns that love and money can get tangled up fast when you become a grandparent
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Lynda Moore warns that love and money can get tangled up fast when you become a grandparent
Why the Pentagon is suddenly interested in a tiny town in New South Wales
by Guest
Why the Pentagon is suddenly interested in a tiny town in New South Wales
Oil prices are higher after Iranian TV confirmed the seizure of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Global bond markets continue to trade heavily, with long-end rates in the US, Germany and Japan reaching fresh multi-decade highs
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Oil prices are higher after Iranian TV confirmed the seizure of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Global bond markets continue to trade heavily, with long-end rates in the US, Germany and Japan reaching fresh multi-decade highs
Conflicting Hormuz stands harden; global long term yields rise; Canadian inflation rises; Singapore and Japan deliver upbeat data; China data uninspiring; UST 10yr at 4.73%; gold up; oil prices up; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6
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Conflicting Hormuz stands harden; global long term yields rise; Canadian inflation rises; Singapore and Japan deliver upbeat data; China data uninspiring; UST 10yr at 4.73%; gold up; oil prices up; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank ups a key TD rate; students a boom sector, no food inflation, flat rents, retail sales up less than CPI, service sector expands slower, swaps & NZD firm, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank ups a key TD rate; students a boom sector, no food inflation, flat rents, retail sales up less than CPI, service sector expands slower, swaps & NZD firm, & more
Our exporters sell lamb to 99 countries and beef to 84 different markets. Allan Barber reviews how this diversity grew so wide and where the current hotspots are now - and the risks to them
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Our exporters sell lamb to 99 countries and beef to 84 different markets. Allan Barber reviews how this diversity grew so wide and where the current hotspots are now - and the risks to them
ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak
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ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak
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Meola Reef, upgrading existing harbour bridge and tunnel to be looked at in government search for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing option
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Meola Reef, upgrading existing harbour bridge and tunnel to be looked at in government search for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing option
Greens go after groceries, Helen Clark goes after Qiulae Wong and Christopher Luxon holds firm on failed leadership challenge
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Greens go after groceries, Helen Clark goes after Qiulae Wong and Christopher Luxon holds firm on failed leadership challenge
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.5% as Gentrack, Mercury, Skellerup and Turners rise, while a2 Milk, Freightways, Summerset and Air NZ retreat
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.5% as Gentrack, Mercury, Skellerup and Turners rise, while a2 Milk, Freightways, Summerset and Air NZ retreat
The latest PMI figures point to a ‘positive start’ to the third economic quarter of the year, but the latest PSI figures highlight a slow services sector that don't indicate a change to the unemployment rate anytime soon
The latest PMI figures point to a ‘positive start’ to the third economic quarter of the year, but the latest PSI figures highlight a slow services sector that don't indicate a change to the unemployment rate anytime soon