BDBDCompaniesAcquisitions brings optimism to world marketsInvestors have begun the week on an optimistic note, helped by news of Google's $12.5b offer to buy Motorola Mobility Holdings.15 Aug 07:45 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateKiwi dollar tipped to gain as equity markets recoverThe New Zealand dollar may rise this week, as equity markets recover from a three-week selloff following the US credit rating downgrade.15 Aug 02:45 AM
EconomySOE share loyalty scheme being consideredFinance Minister Bill English has acknowledged there is little he can do to stop shares from partial floats of state-owned enterprises ultimately ending up in foreign hands.14 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyNZ sharemarket up 1.8pc earlyThe New Zealand sharemarket has risen strongly in early trade, with the benchmark NZX-50 up 1.8 per cent.11 Aug 10:50 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar climbs above US83c as equities reboundThe New Zealand dollar rose back above 83 US cents this morning, as global equity markets rebounded strongly for the second time this week.11 Aug 08:30 PM
BDBDEconomyA good day to buy - world equities reboundWorld share markets are up again, after a good earnings report from Cisco and a positive US jobs report.11 Aug 08:30 PM
BDBDEconomyBack in black - NZX now in positive territoryThe New Zealand stock exchange is back in positive territory - currently up 0.2 per cent.11 Aug 02:25 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Europe's leaders at beggar's crossroadsThe tumult on global financial markets is a vote of no confidence in political leaders on both sides of the Atlantic.10 Aug 09:30 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar falls on French downgrade talk, stocks slideThe New Zealand dollar dropped almost 2 US cents amid speculation that France would be the next country to have its credit rating downgraded.10 Aug 08:35 PM