BDBDOfficial Cash RateWorld sharemarkets banking on better daysThe headline numbers on the profitability of America's biggest banks are fuelling optimism that the US economy is continuing to improve.16 Jan 08:00 PM
BDBDRetailWarehouse shake-up talk gathers paceRumours of an executive level shake up at the Warehouse Group are beginning to circulate after poor Christmas sales forced it to cut earnings forecasts.14 Jan 01:50 AM
Personal FinanceBest bet on takeover news is that it is wrongThe surest way to profit from takeover speculation in the stock market is to bet it's wrong.12 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateCorporate results, Japan boost mood on Wall StStocks on Wall Street were up as investors' confidence was underpinned by better-than-expected US earnings and international support for Europe's debt.11 Jan 07:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi faces heavy start to 2011 against greenbackThe New Zealand dollar faces pressure in its first full week of trading in 2011 as support for the greenback is bolstered by upbeat US data and renewed fears about European debt.10 Jan 01:00 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateTime for corporate America to confirm Wall St optimismIt's time now for corporate America to confirm the optimism that has led shares on Wall Street to six weeks of gains.09 Jan 08:00 PM
Opinion<i>Damien Grant</i>: Create your own luckIn <i>The Black Swan</i> Nassim Taleb describes a black swan as a significant unexpected random event that has a large impact. The question is, how do we best position ourselves to benefit from or minimise the negatives of such events?09 Jan 04:00 PM