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US companies lead the world in debt defaults

More U.S. companies have defaulted on their debt this year than issuers from any other country or region, says S&P analysts.

Currency cheer for UK-bound Kiwis

The Kiwi dollar touched a six-month high against the GBP as investors push out expectations for a hike in UK interest rates.

Oil slump weighs on Wall Street

Wall Street moved lower with the price of oil amid concern about the global glut at a time of weakening worldwide economic growth.

Record high for A2 Milk helps lift index

Bullish sentiment drives dairy firm's stock up 11.1 per cent on positive day for Nuplex and power companies.

Save money - buy the men's version

Why do items marketed to women cost an average 7 per cent more than similar products aimed at men?

Crude oil rebounds and Wall St climbs

Wall Street rose after a report showed the US economy expanded more than expected in the third quarter thanks to consumer spending, and as oil rebounded.

Worst performing commodity is an obscure metal

An obscure metal used to make steel has become this year's worst-performing commodity.

Grant Straker: It's a chicken-and-egg situation for the new NXT market

There has been a lot of discussion around the NZX's new NXT market and if it will succeed and flourish, or languish as the NZAX market has.

Kingfish sells last of Sky stake

Kingfish, the NZX-listed investment company managed by Fisher Funds Management, has sold its stake in SkyTV because of concerns about the increased cost of delivering new services and the arrival of....

World shares up as oil rebound lifts mood

Big victory for Chorus investors

Chorus shares touched a record high after Commerce Commission's copper pricing announcement.

World shares down as oil burns investors

So what happens when the Fed hikes rates?

The Fed is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate this week for the first time in nearly a decade.

Fund managers respond to criticism

Fund managers have hit back at criticism from NZX boss Tim Bennett that they are unwilling to back small Kiwi companies.

NZ's chance to grasp lost opportunity

New Zealand's capital markets and those in them need a wake-up call.

High-yielding stocks' appeal pushes share index up following interest rate cut

New Zealand shares rose as high-yielding stocks became more attractive after Thursday's interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank, with Meridian Energy, Contact Energy and Steel & Tube Holdings all advancing.