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MYOB IPO and ASX listing unlikely to weigh on Xero: ForBarr
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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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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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 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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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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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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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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startups
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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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 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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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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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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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 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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Auckland International Airport said international passenger numbers through New Zealand's busiest gateway rose 5.
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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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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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.