A Bank of America survey reveals the iPhone remains China's most popular phone brand.

A new year, and it appears Just Water International boss Tony Falkenstein isn't looking to back down from being a thorn in the side of sharemarket operator NZX.

While stock plunges in countries like the US can pose major economic challenges because of the impact on household wealth, that's less been the case in China.

New Zealand shares fell for a fourth day as fears over China's economy cloud global markets.

What Wall Street has taken to calling the FANG stocks - Facebook, Amazon.com, Netflix and Google - had an amazing year, with gains ranging from 34 to 178 per cent.

New Zealand shares rose to a record as A2 Milk Co continued its strong rally, with Westpac Banking Corp, Meridian Energy and Sky Network Television all advancing on light trading.

Tony Falkenstein, chairman of Just Water responds to Tim Bennett's article: 'NZ's chance to grasp lost opportunity'.

Fund managers say the poor performance of many recent sharemarket floats has impacted investor appetite for new listings.

Back in August, it would have been difficult to imagine the S&P/NZX 50 notching up yet another year of double-digit returns.

More than a few business leaders will be quietly enjoying the troubles of the world's first publicly-listed law firm, writes Christopher Niesche.

The company behind products like Maxigesic will be listed on NZX.

Pacific Edge widened its first-half loss, spending more on the roll-out of products across America.

Mark Lister talks shifts in currency and interest rates have dominated the investment landscape.

New Zealand shares rose to a new record close, led by a2 Milk Co as Australian investors continued to back growing demand for the milk marketer's infant formula.

Bunnings, the hardware chain owned by Australian Wesfarmers, has more than doubled annual profit in New Zealand.

Despite the carnage from the Paris terrorist attacks, world financial markets have been relatively resilient in the face of political change.

One of Australia's largest real estate companies is looking to make its share market debut next month, giving the company a $307 million market value.

Fonterra boss Theo Spierings wasn't mincing his words this week when asked about rival Synlait Milk's moves to sell cut-price infant formula in China.

There are some fundamental issues with investing in ethical funds which retail investors should be aware of.

Chicken producer Tegel is expected to launch a transtasman public share offer early next year.

Snakk Media became the second firm to list on the NXT market after the advertising company shifted its listing to the new exchange from the NZAX.

Xero has posted a loss of $44.3m for the half year, but revenues are growing strongly.

Priest sought to remove a claim against his shares by RAM liquidator Fisk, arguing his investments through Ross were separate to the Ponzi scheme.

Xero slowed its quarterly cash burn during July to September as customer receipts rose more quickly than its wage costs.

Stock markets have hit a bumpy patch with the global equity benchmark now down by around 11% in US$ terms since its 2015 high point.

The sharemarket's October dream run came to an end this week.