Opinion<i>Shane Solly:</i> Yield junkies need to face realityNew Zealanders don't ask for enough return on some investments and ask for too much on others.05 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateCommodities slide on world markets overnightCommodities slid, taking stocks on Wall St. lower overnight, amid concern that rising food and raw materials prices would cut into corporate profits.04 Jan 06:45 PM
EconomyStock market: In tricky watersIt's been a volatile year for the NZ stock market, with the first half reflecting a strong bounce back in share prices followed by another dip.26 Dec 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateGoldbugs see no end to price risesGold investors have high hopes about price rises continuing in 2011.24 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyChinese company bid for PGG WrightsonChinese agricultural company Agria Corp is aiming to lift its shareholding in PGG Wrightson from the current 19 per cent to a majority stake in a bid with New Hope Group, one of China's largest agricultural and food corporations.23 Dec 10:13 PM
Official Cash RateNZ dollar dips but rallies to US74 35cThe New Zealand dollar recovered yesterday from a fall triggered by weaker than expected growth data for the September quarter.23 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeMiners, banks trade higherThe Australian stock market ended the day yesterday on a high, as resource and financial stocks both rallied.23 Dec 04:30 PM
Personal FinanceBig guns rise as market climbs before ChristmasThe New Zealand sharemarket posted modest gains in quiet trading yesterday ahead of the Christmas holiday break.23 Dec 04:30 PM
