BDBDCompaniesRival takeover bid for TowerASX-listed insurer Suncorp Group has built an 11 per cent stake in Tower and put forward a rival takeover offer for the NZX-listed general insurer.21 Feb 08:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesFresh Wall Street recordsWall Street moved higher, touching fresh records, amid better-than-expected corporate results including from Wal-Mart and Home Depot.21 Feb 07:06 PM
OpinionThree things that could burst bubbleCOMMENT: Despite blip, the housing behemoth is likely to roll on - until the recession, writes Mark Lister.21 Feb 08:02 AM
EnergyHow the sharemarket performed todayNew Zealand shares rose as Scales and Mercury gained and Comvita dropped after its earnings report. The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 16.19 21 Feb 04:45 AM
Banking and financeData mining firm expands across the TasmanA Kiwi-founded tech company that helps businesses use their own data to improve their bottom line has expanded across the Tasman. Fulcrum's 21 Feb 04:00 AM
BDBDCompaniesUnilever stock drops after worst dayShares of Unilever ended the day with a 6.7 per cent drop in London and closed 5.2 per cent weaker in Amsterdam.20 Feb 07:14 PM
CompaniesSuccess for Taniwha Dragon Summit on day oneThe two-day Taniwha Dragon Economic Summit was hailed a success before lunch yesterday, Mondayachieving half its goal of $100 million 20 Feb 07:13 AM
BDBDCompaniesNZ shares mixed with gains for Auckland AirportNZ shares were mixed with Auckland International Airport and Spark New Zealand gaining while Chorus and Sky Network Television dropped.20 Feb 04:31 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorTrump's tax cuts will have worldwide impactCOMMENT: Risk of capital loss to US may make other nations follow.17 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesMarket lower as season fails to spark activityNew Zealand shares fell, led lower by Sky Network Television and Spark New Zealand, while Auckland International Airport gained.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Small BusinessWatch: About those tax cuts Mr Joyce...After his first major speech as Finance Minister, Steven Joyce talks to Liam Dann about economics, social investment and the odds of tax cuts in the upcoming budget.17 Feb 04:00 PM
CompaniesHousing market 'set for slowdown'The housing market is in for a "pronounced and overdue slowdown", with national house price inflation forecast to fall to about 5 per cent a year17 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St eases awaiting Trump's tax planWall Street retreated after earlier touching fresh record highs as investors reassessed valuations while waiting for details of US President Donald Trump's tax plans.16 Feb 07:09 PM
AgribusinessKiwi exporters face trouble in ChinaFor Comvita, an unofficial "grey" channel into China has played a big part in its success, but a change in the rules has hit sales.16 Feb 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ shares fall as Spark earnings disappointNZ shares dropped, led by Spark NZ as company earnings show the telecommunications sector is experiencing stiff competition.16 Feb 04:36 AM
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar extends gain on 'Trump factor'The New Zealand dollar extended its gains amid concern financial markets have been building too much optimism about US President Donald Trump.16 Feb 04:12 AM
BDBDCompaniesAbano shareholders consider takeover bidHealthcare Partners Holdings will consider mounting a full takeover bid for Abano Healthcare provided it can get access to the medical investor's books.16 Feb 04:06 AM
CompaniesStock Takes: What will it take to break NZ's listing drought?Law firm Chapman Tripp is predicting the NZX will attract just three initial public offers this year - a level that means the market 16 Feb 01:00 AM
BDBDCompaniesSkellerup posts 7.5pc drop in profitSkellerup Holdings' first-half profit fell 7.5 per cent due to weaker sales to the mining sector in Australia and higher finance costs for a new factory in Christchurch.15 Feb 11:04 PM
BDBDCompaniesUS consumer boosts rallyWall Street moved to fresh record highs after US reports showing a larger-than-expected increase in retail sales.15 Feb 07:06 PM
CompaniesNumber of NZX-listed companies to shrinkThe number of companies listed on the New Zealand sharemarket will continue to shrink this year, according a forecast on the capital 15 Feb 05:03 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ shares up, Sky TV and Westpac gainNew Zealand shares rose, led by Sky Network Television and Westpac Banking Corp, while Tegel Group Holdings and A2 Milk Co dropped.15 Feb 04:36 AM
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar recovers from Fed talk on rate hikeThe New Zealand dollar was little changed, recovering from an earlier decline.15 Feb 04:21 AM
CompaniesDomino's takes a bigger slice of marketThe New Zealand arm of Domino's Pizza Enterprises is helping the company rake in the dough, with a strong first-half profit. The 15 Feb 02:30 AM
CompaniesDomino's delivers another record resultDomino's is raking in the dough after recording sales over A$1 billion in the half-year period.14 Feb 10:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesStocks rise on Yellen speechWall Street continued its record-setting streak after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled further interest rate increases ahead.14 Feb 07:22 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ shares rise, Contact, Port of Tauranga gainNZ shares gained, with Port of Tauranga, Metlifecare and Contact Energy rising, while stock market operator NZX dropping after posting its earnings.14 Feb 04:24 AM
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar falls vs Aussie on China dataThe NZ dollar fell against the Australian dollar after a strong business survey across the Tasman and better-than-expected data out of China.14 Feb 04:02 AM
Banking and financeChina's zombie province reveals troublesNowhere are China's rusted-out industries worse than in Liaoning, a province that's slumped into outright recession.13 Feb 11:20 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St hits fresh recordsWall Street climbed to record highs amid ongoing optimism that President Donald Trump's tax plans will add to bolstering an upswing in corporate profits.13 Feb 07:26 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ shares rise led by Fletcher, ContactNew Zealand shares rose as Contact Energy posted stronger first-half earnings, and Fletcher Building, A2 Milk Co gained.13 Feb 04:35 AM
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar rises from 4 month low against AussieThe New Zealand dollar bounced from a four-month low against the Australian dollar .13 Feb 03:47 AM
OpinionLiam DannTrump's 3am dilemmaCOMMENT: Is a strong dollar good or bad for the economy? Initially it seems a ridiculous thing for a US President to need to ask, Liam Dann writes.12 Feb 10:13 PM
Aged careOn the hunt with $375m to spendPrivate equity investor Direct Capital is on the hunt for acquisitions after raising $375 million for its latest fund.12 Feb 05:16 PM
