ManufacturingMercedes halting robots' reign on the production lineMercedes-Benzoffers the S-Class sedan with a growing array of options such as carbon-fiber trim, heated and cooled cupholders and four types of caps for the tire valves, and the carmaker's robots can't keep up.25 Feb 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessOil volatility takes equities for a ride overnightBoth Brent and US crude dove and then recovered overnight, and equities sought direction.24 Feb 07:04 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZX profits boost 82pcNZX lifted annual profit 82 per cent in 2015 as the one-off gain from the sale of its Link Market Services division bolstered flat earnings.23 Feb 09:50 PM
BDBDCompaniesOil lifts equities overnightThe Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Index all gained overnight.22 Feb 06:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesAuckland Airport and Chorus earnings lead rallyNew Zealand shares rose, led by Auckland Airport and Chorus on their strong earnings reports.19 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorGood news for investors is bad for the marketTakeovers by cashed-up buyers mean less choice for KiwiSavers, Brian Gaynor.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Bid for Diligent looking goodReading Diligent Corporation's acquisition announcement this week, you could be forgiven for assuming it was a done deal, signed and sealed.18 Feb 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsFocus on mobile drives Spark profit boostFalling fixed line business is being more than offset by better mobile and broadband, says Spark.17 Feb 09:30 PM
CompaniesDon't panic about your falling KiwiSaver balancePersonal Finance editor Tamsyn Parker on what not to do when you see your KiwiSaver balance shrinking.15 Feb 10:05 PM
BDBDCompaniesCentral banks lift mood, European sharesEuropean equities, notably bank stocks, climbed overnight as European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the central bank would "not hesitate to act".15 Feb 07:20 PM
CompaniesForeign investors eye NZ firmsThe takeover offers that sent shares in Nuplex Industries and Diligent Corporation soaring yesterday could be a sign of things to come.15 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesAir NZ, Sky and Z Energy lead NZ sharemarket downNew Zealand shares fell as global sentiment weakened.12 Feb 06:59 PM
CompaniesBefore and after: The Grey Lynn hovelAn "unliveable" hovel that sat deteriorating in an exclusive Auckland suburb for over a century has undergone a dramatic transformation.12 Feb 05:31 AM
BDBDCompaniesWool prices hold firm even with largest buyer absentNew Zealand wool prices held firm at auction even though buyers from China, the country's largest export market, were absent.12 Feb 02:00 AM
CompaniesGold's best day in seven yearsAs global stocks enter a bear market, gold is on the verge of bull status.12 Feb 12:30 AM
CompaniesNZ stocks fall amid ongoing turmoilGlobal stocks pushed into full-blown bear market territory, with the MSCI All-Country World Index falling 1.3 per cent overnight.11 Feb 11:10 PM
BDBDCompaniesStocks slide overnight, Boeing shares sinkEquity markets slid amid renewed fears about global economic growth, bolstering gold and Treasuries.11 Feb 07:09 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time for serious rethink on dairyIt is time for the industry and the politicians to take off their rose-tinted glasses and do some hard-thinking about our major goods export industry, writes Fran O'Sullivan.11 Feb 12:32 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Welcome to the 'doom loop'Bond markets are spooked, credit risk is on the rise and banks stocks are being sold, writes Liam Dann.10 Feb 08:36 PM
BDBDCompaniesUS equities and oil slide furtherWall St slid overnight with the price of oil and European banks fell again.09 Feb 05:25 PM
HealthcareKiwi tech stocks taking a hammeringKiwi tech stocks have taken a hammering as investors react to global fears about the risk of another bubble in the sector and weakening world economy.09 Feb 11:21 AM
CompaniesNZ shares start week on soft noteLocal investors are expected to take to the sidelines this morning after share prices in the major international markets took a pounding.08 Feb 08:35 PM
CompaniesWin or lose: Results season kicks offIn a fully priced market, companies whose results reveal negative surprises can expect to get hammered, writes Christopher Adams08 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesA2, Air NZ lead shares up, investors hold backNew Zealand shares rose, led by milk marketer A2 Milk and Air New Zealand, although the value of trading continued to be relatively light.05 Feb 10:04 PM
BDBDCompaniesCommodity weakness sees stocks dipNew Zealand shares fell as weaker commodity prices weighed on equities in countries dependent on exports of raw materials.03 Feb 04:30 PM
