BDBDEconomyWorld markets up on welcome Greek bank dealBetter-than-expected US consumer spending and a deal to merge two top Greek banks helped bolster investor optimism overnight.29 Aug 07:40 PM
Companies PGG Wrightson reports $30.7m loss but stays optimisticPGG Wrightson has reported a bottom line annual loss of $30.7m after a provision for supply of livestock to Silver Fern Farms and other items but is signalling growth in its core seed business.29 Aug 02:00 AM
CompaniesPrivate equity, Kiwi styleDebt, disaster, and quick flicks? New Zealand private equity firms prefer a lower-profile, longer-term approach, they tell Nick Smith.28 Aug 05:30 PM
Media and marketingFairfax to sell part of Trade MeTrade Me's parent company Fairfax Media Limited has today announced plans to sell 30 per cent and 35 per cent of Trade Me in a float on the New Zealand stock exchange. Former Fairfax chief David Kirk, who made the decision to buy the… 25 Aug 11:10 PM
BDBDEconomyGold loses some shine on good US news Investors desperate for news indicating the US economic recovery might be on track after all, and received it overnight as a report on durable goods orders surpassed expectations.24 Aug 07:40 PM
OpinionSean O'Grady: Instability will keep gold on a high - for nowShould the value of gold really be as high now as it was in the 1980s?23 Aug 11:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ dollar rises as weak US data spurs QE3 talkThe New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback on bets that weaker US data will force Fed chair Ben Bernanke to unveil a third round of quantitative easing.23 Aug 08:30 PM
BDBDEconomyWall St investors find value in beaten down stocksInvestors found some value among beaten-down stocks on Wall St overnight as they picked up shares of Apple and IBM amid hope the Fed will announce new measures to shore up the US economy.22 Aug 07:30 PM
