PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: How professional investors are handling sharemarket volatility and the Middle East meltdownThe NZX50 has fallen about 5% since the conflict began on February 28.26 Mar 06:00 PM
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PremiumStock takesStock Takes: From oil to AI – why investors are jittery but not in full-blown panicNew Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 is down about 3.5% this month after a February rise.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Reporting season reveals economic recovery winners and laggardsTourism is the standout bright spot, while new-build construction still lags.05 Mar 04:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: BlackRock still 'pro-risk' despite talk of AI bubbleBlackRock's unrelenting 'pro-risk' approach, and Vital management goes internal.11 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Falling interest rates could push investors back to high-dividend sharesDividend stocks like Sky TV and Spark now offer yields of 10% or more.04 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Can the a2 Milk leopard change its spots?Dual-listed a2 Milk is becoming an infant formula manufacturer in its own right.27 Nov 06:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Why this reporting season could signal a long-awaited economic reboundAbout 20-odd companies are due to report results over the next few weeks.13 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.06 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Wall Street's tech-fuelled rally stirs market bubble fearsASB says at 18% above its 200-day average, the Nasdaq 100 is near bubble levels.30 Oct 08:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Property stocks are back in vogue after interest rate cutsLocal property shares jumped 14.9% in the September quarter, topping global peers.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Which local firms could be next on the takeover list?Bremworth, Fonterra's Mainland and Restaurant Brands are all in play.02 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Should KMD sell assets? Plus, four questions for SynlaitIn other news, Miles Hurrell starts cashing in on his incentive plan.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to make of the Fed's latest move, and the big bounce of 2025 The NZ sharemarket has recovered 12% from its lows in April this year. 18 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Ebos faces tougher path after post-result downgradesEbos shares have slumped 29% since hitting a peak of $41.25 on August 21.11 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: UDC makes solid profit but credit losses climbThe company booked a credit impairment charge of $39.8m in the 15 months to March 31.04 Sep 09:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumStock takesTop KiwiSaver funds named amid strong market returnsANZ had the biggest market share of Kiwisaver in the June quarter, followed by ASB. 07 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting seasonWill this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?31 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: How analysts rated Sky-TV3 dealSky expects a $20m ebitda improvement from cost synergies over three years.24 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: The unusual way an NZX-listed company found out its major shareholder was selling upAustralian fund manager ROC Partners is said to 'like the look' of the apple grower.17 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wetHydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.10 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesRecord highs for US markets: What it means for KiwiSaver investorsKiwiSaver funds have about $35 billion in US equities.03 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Why NZ's sharemarket is falling behind global counterpartsThe New Zealand sharemarket has fallen 5% in the first half, while others have gained. 26 Jun 09:00 PM