Stories by Pattrick - Page 27
Property For Industry expects to pay more of its earnings in dividends in 2015
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Property For Industry, New Zealand's only listed company specialising in industrial property, expects to pay more of its earnings in dividends in t.
ANZ Bank says NZ unit 'performing strongly' in 1Q as cash profit falls 0.2%
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Australia & New Zealand Banking Group says its New Zealand division performed strongly in the final three months of 2014 as cash profit slipped 0.
NZX posts 8.3% gain in full-year profit on securities data, listing fees, funds
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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NZX, which made its biggest-ever acquisition by buying funds manager SuperLife in 2014, posted annual profit growth of 8.3%.
ASX-listed Inventis sells unprofitable kiwi furniture unit to Hamilton-based firm
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Inventis, the unprofitable furniture and technology company, has sold its New Zealand unit to a Hamilton-based building firm for an undisclosed sum.
NZ dollar hits new record vs. Australian dollar as parity seen possible
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Australian dollar as investors favour the outlook for the local economy, increasing the possibi.
While you were sleeping: EU and Greece at odds
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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European stock markets closed lower, giving up earlier gains, as investors swung from optimism to pessimism about the potential for a deal between.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; Contact drops 9% on offshore plans; Genesis declines
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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NZ shares dip as Contact Energy's revealed offshore ambitions and a stagnant dividend weigh on the market. Genesis and Meridian also slide.
NZ dollar nears record vs. A$ as retail sales beat expectations
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose against its Australian counterpart as retail sales beat expectations, reinforcing the view that the economic tide is in.
Insurer Vero calls for change on dealing with natural disaster claims
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Insurer Vero is calling for debate on whether change is needed to New Zealand's natural disaster insurance model following frustration over the len.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may rise this week on upbeat dairy auction, higher yields
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar may gain this week on speculation lower milk production will push up prices for the nation's biggest export at the GlobalDai.
NZ services sector activity rises to six-month high in January
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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New Zealand's services sector activity rose to a six-month high in January as record inward migration boosted demand for housing, increasing the ne.
NZ retail sales rise 1.7% in fourth quarter, beating estimates, on autos, food, drinks
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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New Zealand retail sales rose more than expected in the fourth quarter, led by vehicle-related transactions, food and beverages, adding to evidenc.
Contact hints at capital returns, looks offshore for growth
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Contact Energy has given its clearest signal yet that it will contemplate capital returns to shareholders as the company settles into a no-growth m.
NZ dollar little changed ahead of retail sales data as US on holiday
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar is little changed from last week as traders await retail sales data amid expectations of quiet trading with US markets on ho.
World Week Ahead: Greece, Fed minutes, Wal-Mart
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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This week's attention is firmly on today's start of a two-day meeting of euro-zone finance ministers aimed at negotiating a resolution for Greece's.
SkyCity backs down, will stick to $402m convention centre budget
Sun, 15th Feb 2015
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Casino and hoospitality operator SkyCity Entertainment will go back to the drawing board to design an international convention centre for Auckland.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Fletcher ahead of earnings
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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NZ shares surge, led by Fletcher Building, amidst investor optimism before the company's expected robust earnings reveal next week.
NZ dollar retreats from overnight highs as technical sellers emerge vs. Aussie
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar retreated from its overnight highs against the Australian dollar and the greenback after nearing levels on the cross rate it.
South Port forecasts flat annual profit as lower dairy payout seen denting demand
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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South Port New Zealand, the Bluff port operator, expects annual profit to be relatively flat this year as farmers buy less fertiliser, stock food a.
NZ wool price rises 2.9% on strong demand
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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New Zealand's wool prices have surged by 2.9%, with 35-micron clean wool hitting NZD $5.30/kg due to strong overseas demand, surpassing a five-year high.