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Major energy users grapple with very high power prices

Some major energy users say ruinous prices are making them lose faith in the Government.

World’s biggest lithium producer urges state help to compete with China

Financial Times: US producer cuts expansion plans in struggle over key mineral for EVs.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway halves stake in Apple

Financial Times: Cash holdings hit record high as billionaire dumps $127b of stocks.

ANZ reverses house price forecast, expects 1% fall

Three aspects of house prices and interest rates have been revised in new research.

Tesla misses profit estimates as Elon Musk delays ‘robotaxi’ launch

Financial Times: Shares fall despite CEO’s claim about ‘autonomous fleet’.

Tiwai Point to ramp down electricity usage to ease tight supply

Tightening gas supply and low lake levels have pushed wholesale power prices higher.

Japanese carmakers ‘very scared’ by China’s rapid EV development

Financial Times: Sony-Honda joint venture boss says conservative culture must change.

Chasing green electrons: Why Rio Tinto went all-in on Tiwai Point

And what the future holds for the Southland plant.

BMW and Jaguar Land Rover imported banned Xinjiang part to US, Senate probe finds

Financial Times: Carmakers didn't immediately take action after hearing of forced labour.

US lab-grown meat bans criticised as culture war ‘own goal’

Financial Times: Australian start-up warns America is ceding a competitive advantage.

Boeing supplier laying off staff after production of troubled 737s slows

The key Boeing supplier makes the fuselages for its popular 737 Max aircraft.

Second half-year tougher than expected: Fletcher downgrades full-year profit

Falling revenue and margin pressure in some building products businesses cited in update.

From caskets to campers - TrailLite’s next move after turning 70

NZ manufacturer beat the odds to thrive with sales of $57m a year.

More businesses seeking help to downsize as unemployment grows

More firms feeling beaten-up and CTU says it's worried about rising unemployment.

NZ company helps fight US fentanyl drug plague with protection for law enforcers

Eagle Protect has its eye on becoming a $100m company.

Higher fares, fewer planes: Boeing crisis forces airlines to cut services

Financial Times: Delivery delays tied to 737 Max safety concerns hit carriers.