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NZ share trading activity increasing
The level of activity on the NZX grew for an 18th month in February, though the value of transactions was lower than the same month last year.
Brian Gaynor: Companies must lift earnings performance
The NZX will run out of steam unless companies, particularly the larger ones, can take advantage of the stronger economy, writes Brian Gaynor.
Contact Energy lifts earnings
Contact Energy reported a 5 per cent improvement in earnings with improved sales and lower wholesale electricity prices.
Brian Gaynor: Penny wise, so movie lesson is for others
The movie The Wolf of Wall Street is having an impact on market regulation, particularly in the United States.
Brian Gaynor: Fletcher result poor but boss wants more
This column is about two companies at opposite ends of the NZX. The first is Fletcher Building. The other is Renaissance Corporation.
Floats far from a sure bet
The sharemarket has seen a raft of new companies launch on to the exchange in the past 14 months but not all have proved to be winners.