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World Week Ahead: US earnings top agenda
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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general electric
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financial results
US corporate earnings will take centre stage in the coming days with companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson and Intel report.
While you were sleeping: European stocks rise to record
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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power / energy
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general electric
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greece
European stocks rose, pushing a regional equity benchmark to a record high, after better-than-expected data from Germany and after Greece said it made.
Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.
While you were sleeping: Fed divided on rates
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Wall Street moved higher, while US Treasuries fell after Federal Reserve minutes from last month's meeting showed policy makers couldn't agree over wh.
While you were sleeping: More cold water on US rates
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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wall street
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us federal reserve
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industrial
Fed official's call for patience on rate hikes lifts Wall Street; Dow up 0.52%, S&P 500 up 0.27%, Nasdaq up 0.43%.
While you were sleeping: US jobs disappoint
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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wall street
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economy
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industrial
US equities slid after a private jobs report showed slower-than-expected growth, prompting concern that the economy might not be a strong as previousl.
MYOB IPO and ASX listing unlikely to weigh on Xero: ForBarr
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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financial systems
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myob
Arrival of MYOB Group, the Australian accounting software firm, on the Australian Stock Exchange is unlikely to weigh on the dual-listed rival Xero.
NZ dollar holds steady against greenback amid positive confidence surveys
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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australian economy
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trading
The New Zealand dollar held steady against the US dollar after both countries saw gains in confidence surveys, signalling a positive outlook for their.
While you were sleeping: Stocks move lower
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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wall street
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nasdaq
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european
Wall Street moved lower, though it remained on track to post an advance for the first quarter of 2015, bolstered by a US economy that by and large con.
While you were sleeping: Stocks rally amid deals
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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wall street
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banking
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industrial
Equities rallied amid a flurry of corporate takeovers as well as comments from China's central bank governor that the government plans to bolster the.
World Week Ahead: All about the economy
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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hcm
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wall street
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payroll systems
Investors will scrutinise the latest US jobs data this week, with private payrolls, weekly jobless claims and the government's official report at the.
While you were sleeping: Middle East concern lifts oil
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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wall street
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dubai
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industrial
Oil rose while stocks fluctuated after Saudi Arabia and its Arab Gulf allies began air strikes on Yemen, bolstering concern about disruption of supply.
Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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hi-tech awards
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solar power
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nz
The finalists of the 2015 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with the winners to be revealed at a gala dinner to be held May 15.
While you were sleeping: US durable goods orders drop
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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wall street
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greece
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us
Stocks on Wall Street and in Europe slid after an unexpected drop in US durable goods orders bolstered concern about the strong greenback and its impa.
Samsung gets tough with new tablet
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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samsung
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sap
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geoop
Samsung enters New Zealand tablet market with launch of the Galaxy Tab Active, designed for tough environments.
NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
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forex
The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high against the pound after a report showed Britain had no inflation last month, stoking speculation the B.
While you were sleeping: Data bolsters rate case
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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cisco
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cfo
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google
Wall Street moved lower as an unexpected gain in new home sales as well as solid data on inflation and manufacturing bolstered the case for the Federa.
Kathmandu slows pace of store openings after first-half loss
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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shares
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sales
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tax
Kathmandu Holdings, which operates 157 outdoor clothing and equipment outlets, is pulling back the pace of new store openings after aggressive price d.
While you were sleeping: Mixed markets, weak dollar
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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wall street
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us federal reserve
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industrial
Wall Street mostly moved higher, as the US dollar fell, amid expectations the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates more gradually than initially t.
Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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nz
Auckland International Airport said international passenger numbers through New Zealand's busiest gateway rose 5.