CompaniesMigrant investment needs overhaulTony Bishop has added his voice to calls for wealthy investor migrants to be required to channel a portion of their funds into productive investments.14 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailBriscoe profits surge 11pcProfits are up at Briscoe Group - but Kathmandu shareholders solidly rejected its takeover offer.14 Sep 01:30 AM
CompaniesNZ at 'crossroads' over China buy-inChinese investment in Silver Fern Farms would be a momentous event for New Zealand, says the former head of a meat industry lobby group.13 Sep 09:43 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: The lure of the 'double Grammar zone'The words "double Grammar zone" plastered across a real estate billboard is enough to make any red-blooded agent salivate, writes Bernard Hickey.12 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Listing keeps Crown up-front on reportingThere is a huge difference between the timing and level of disclosure of the four Government-controlled NZX-listed companies - Air New Zealand, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy and Mighty River Power - and other Crown entities.11 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesUS firm gains NZX dairy accessNew Zealand stock market operator NZX has accredited American company Straits Financial to access its growing dairy derivatives market.10 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeFears for equity crowdfundingNew Zealand's nascent equity crowdfunding market may be heading for a shakeout as an eighth platform, Property Mogul, seeks regulatory clearance to start operations.09 Sep 05:00 PM
CompaniesShares open up on renewed confidenceShare prices firmed by just under one per cent after major offshore markets surged higher overnight.08 Sep 10:34 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanNZ players can stymie Bright plan for Silver FernThere is already considerable foreign investment in New Zealand agribusiness, writes Fran O'Sullivan. Several Chinese companies have meat interests and there is major Japanese investment in Anzco.08 Sep 09:28 PM
BDBDCompaniesChina sparks global share rallyShares on both sides of the Atlantic moved higher overnight, triggered in part by a late surge in Chinese equities.08 Sep 07:55 PM
CompaniesDecision lies with farmers, says EnglishThe future ownership of New Zealand's biggest meat processor, Silver Fern Farms, is a matter for its farmer shareholders to determine, says Finance Minister Bill English.08 Sep 05:00 PM
CompaniesInsurer's float unfazed by market jittersWith equity market volatility on the rise, CBL Corporation boss Peter Harris admits it isn't the perfect time to launch an IPO.07 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannMagic word that could change your ratesInterest rate cut this week is certain but all eyes will be hunting for clues to the future.06 Sep 08:00 PM
Banking and financeNZ dollar hostage to Fed rate hikeWill they or won't they is the question that has been on investors' minds as they try to guess when the US Federal Reserve will raise official rates.06 Sep 05:00 PM
CompaniesAuckland boom ripples to regionsMany Aucklanders are leaving the Super City to buy their first home in cheaper areas.06 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyPressure builds for change at ContactContact Energy is facing growing pressure from institutional investors over its governance structure.06 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyPanasonic to enter European solar power marketBattery frenemies Telsa, Panasonic poised for Solar power fight in Europe.06 Sep 12:00 AM
CompaniesOil rises as ECB hints at stimulusOil prices rose for a second straight day after the European Central Bank indicated more stimulus could be on its way for the eurozone.04 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesSpooked investors push index to year lowNew Zealand shares fell yesterday to their lowest level this year as offshore volatility weighed on sentiment again with markets across Asia weaker, with the exception of Australia.04 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesKiwi heads for fall against greenbackThe New Zealand dollar is heading for a 1.5 per cent weekly drop against the greenback as investors continue to spurn risk-sensitive assets against the backdrop of weak Chinese stock markets.04 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Volatility failing to put off CBLIncreasing market volatility hasn't put the kibosh on CBL Corporation's plans to pull off New Zealand's second initial public offering of 2015.03 Sep 07:00 PM
CompaniesCTRL+F investigators' favourite weaponPhrases such as "call my cell" and "let's go off email" remain popular among the people who plot insider trades.02 Sep 11:40 PM
RetailKathmandu against takeover bidKathmandu is sticking with its recommendation that shareholders reject the takeover offer from Briscoe Group.02 Sep 10:45 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St up as Apple, Microsoft offer valueWall Street rose overnight, recovering part of the previous day's selloff as investors found value in some shares.02 Sep 07:30 PM
CompaniesNZ stocks fall amid global volatilityThe NZX 50 closed down 1.2 per cent at 5590.2 yesterday following a plunge on Wall Street overnight that saw the S&P 500 index fall almost 3 per cent.02 Sep 05:00 PM
CompaniesNZX takes hit after Wall St slideNZ shares are being pummelled this morning after Wall St fell on renewed China fears.01 Sep 11:40 PM
BDBDCompaniesBig Wall St slide on more China fearsWall St followed the slide of equities in Europe and Asia overnight, amid mounting fears about the slowing pace of Chinese growth.01 Sep 08:09 PM
