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Contact reports increased earnings, Freightways takes 5.8% hit to net profit

Hydro volatility a major factor for Contact, Freightways hopes it has turned a corner.

Sky TV earnings preview: A bull, a bear and a bold rugby deal prediction

The media company's results are due out this week.

Fortune 500 companies warn of growing AI risk

Financial Times: Leap in number of large companies citing new tech as potential hazard.

Why A2 Milk's profit is set to defy sluggish Chinese economy

A2 Milk expected to report a healthy gain in its annual net profit on Monday.

Inside story: How Infratil became a $10b giant in 30 years

From Z Energy to data centres: Infratil's 18.7 per cent annual return journey.

Starbucks’ new chief gets $188m pay deal and beachside office

Financial Times: New chief's move makes him one of America's best-paid bosses.

Synlait and a2 Milk resolve contract disputes

A2 Milk will make a one-off payment to Synlait of $24.75 million.

US stocks rally as strong retail sales raise hopes of ‘soft landing’

Financial Times: Renewed optimism, good supermarket result sparked rally on Wall Street.

Big leadership shake-up for Comvita after 'confronting' financial result

The mānuka honey exporter is struggling to overcome a slump in Asia market sales.

Jarden Wealth Weekly: Navigating market turbulence after last week’s wild ride

OPINION: The dramatic downturn and global rout was not a random blip.

Multinationals sound alarm over weak demand in China

Financial Times: The appetite for foreign brands has weakened.

Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce's reign ends with $10.2m cut in exit bonuses amid scandal

Qantas had a ‘command and control’ leadership style, review finds.

Editorial: Air NZ backtracks on climate targets a blow to airline

OPINION: Ditching green goals highlights opportunity there for the taking for New Zealand.

Auckland Council seeks to liquidate Gulf Harbour Country Club owner over unpaid rates

The owner of what was once a 'prestigious facility' is again in financial strife.

Manawa Energy share price slumps after customer default

The power generator now faces a sharply lower earnings forecast for the 2025 year.

Opinion: Power price pain remedy might already be at our feet

Opinion: Could superhot geothermal energy address the extreme power price increases?