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<i>Michael Lang:</i> Short-term gains won't make up for big losses

Global shares are up 70 per cent since March last year so why are investors feeling down? Investment manager Michael Lang explains the 'ugly maths of finance'.

Schizophrenic shoppers fuel economic madness

In March, Ralph Ronzio went to a warehouse in a seedy part of Orange County, California, to watch his condo auctioned for half what he'd paid for it.

Longer rich list hints at stable economy

Troubled businessman Terry Serepisos is out, John Key is up $5 million, and Sir Peter Jackson's movies are making him one of NZ's richest businessmen.

<i>Bernard Hickey - </i> Reserve Bank should target the housing bubble

It's clear the economy has become dependent on the debt growth fuelled by the housing market's ever-increasing values.

Fears bank stress tests too weak

Landmark financial reform bill signed in

Moment of truth as Europe learns depth of banking rot

SEC chief fronts up over new rules

NZ leads way in merger recovery, survey says

A global survey that predicts merger and acquisition activity shows markets are struggling to bounce back after the global finance crisis.

UK pub failures decline

Crisis cranks up desire to keep punters in the know

Bankers have chance of redemption

More fraud as people try to keep up lifestyle

People are committing fraud to maintain lavish lifestyles during tough economic times, claims a leading economic crime expert.

<i>Cameron Brewer:</i> Winter of discontent for retailers

<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> 'Recovery' is a difficult road

Germany can teach the world a thing or two