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World Week Ahead: Equities to extend rally
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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A flurry of US economic data including on housing, manufacturing, inflation and GDP will determine the timing of a Fed Reserve interest rate increase.
NZ migration hits new record in February year
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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banking
New Zealand's migration hit a new record in the year through February, driven by more arrivals and fewer departures.
While you were sleeping: US dollar rebounds
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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US dollar stages recovery post-Fed update, but analysts question its longevity amid mixed economic signals and wavering investor confidence.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Skellerup, Meridian
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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New Zealand shares gained as Skellerup Holdings rose 3.7% and Meridian Energy advanced 2.5%, amid revived investor interest due to globally low interest rates.
Tourism Holdings acquires 49% stake in UK's Just Go motorhome business
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Tourism Holdings, the largest campervan rental business in Australia and New Zealand, said it acquired 49 percent of UK-based Just Go.
International Monetary Fund says LVR limits work in boom times, not busts
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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international monetary fund
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financial institutions
Restrictions on low-deposit home loans appear to have more effect in times of boom rather than bust, according to an International Monetary Fund work.
NZ economy grows 0.8% in fourth quarter, on tourist spending, heated housing market
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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tourism
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The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.
NZ dollar jumps against greenback after cautious Fed statement
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar jumped more than one US cent after the Federal Reserve was more cautious than expected about a revival in the US economy and th.
While you were sleeping: Wall Street rallies on Fed
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Wall Street gained, erasing earlier losses, after US Federal Reserve policy makers flagged that they expect interest rates to rise at a slower pace wh.
While you were sleeping: Wall Street falls as Fed gathers
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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Wall Street fell as US Federal Reserve policy makers began a two-day meeting that will offer fresh clues about the timing of an increase in interest r.
While you were sleeping: Weak data quell rate rise fear
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Wall Street advanced as weaker-than-expected data on US manufacturing and the housing industry bolstered hopes the Federal Reserve might affirm that i.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline this week as Fed, GDP loom
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar, currently at 73.25 US cents, may slip further this week as traders await the US Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates.
19-year-old Kiwi attempts to raise 150K on PledgeMe
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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PledgeMe has hit another milestone, with the world’s youngest ever equity crowdfunder launching a campaign on the platform to sell shares.
World Week Ahead: Will the Fed remain patient?
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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banking
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The key focus in the coming days will be how the US Federal Reserve tweaks its monetary policy position, and what that means for the timing of an inte.
Windflow narrows 1H loss, says new financing needed
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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sales
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windflow technology
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licensing
Windflow Technology, the unprofitable wind turbine manufacturer, narrowed its first-half loss but says it will need to borrow from its shareholders an.
RBNZ looking at risk modelling, pricing to help boost returns
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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transparency
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rbnz
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forex
The Reserve Bank is looking at the way it models risk and pricing in respect to its own financial operations, which it hopes will allow it to generate.
While you were sleeping: Pressure eases on Fed
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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intel
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wall street
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microsoft
Wall Street gained after a surprise drop in US retail sales bolstered hope that Federal Reserve policy makers might not be in a rush to raise interest.
DB forecasts cider sales to double in the next five years
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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lion
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db breweries
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nz
DB Breweries chief executive Andy Routley is forecasting cider sales in New Zealand to double in the next five years to about 12 percent the size of.
D-Link teams up with Globalgig to offer 4G LTE VoIP router
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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wireless networks
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D-Link partners with Globalgig to offer a 4G VoIP router and WiFi modem, providing instant wireless access in 84 countries.
While you were sleeping: Greenback extends rally
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Wall Street seesawed as the US dollar continued its climb amid bets the Federal Reserve is gearing up to lift interest rates as early as June.