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Weldon's anger concerned Clear's former owners

The former owners of the Clear Grain Exchange were concerned by former NZX boss Mark Weldon's angry behaviour.

Stock index falls over worries of Brexit

New Zealand shares fell as fears around the potential for Britain to exit the European Union continued to erode risk appetite.

BurgerFuel's US expansion in peril

Fast food chain franchise may ditch plans to enter the US market.

Brexit worries spill over to local index

New Zealand shares fell as the local bourse joined a global selloff in equity markets amid concern Britain could leave the European Union.

Pyne Gould's NZX suspension lifted

Pyne Gould Corp shares are allowed to trade again, ending a seven-month suspension.

A2 Milk, Air NZ lead rises while Sky slips back

New Zealand shares rose, led by A2 Milk Co and Air New Zealand, which has sold most of its Virgin Australia stake at a better price than the market expected.

Benign rates a boost for stocks

Low interest rates have been a key factor behind the NZ sharemarket's strong run, due to its high proportion of dividend-paying, high-yielding stocks.

Sky TV - Vodafone confirm merger talks

There has been speculation for several months that Vodafone was looking to sell its New Zealand operations, with Sky TV tipped as a possible option.

Kathmandu sues over failed takeover

Kathmandu is suing its biggest shareholder, Briscoe Group, in an effort to recoup what it spent fending off the rival retailer's failed takeover attempt.

Vista, Movio sign deal with African cinema chain

Vista Group International has inked its first deal to provide its cinema software to theatres in Africa.

Ralec owners set first earn-out target, court hears

NZX's former head of strategy told the High Court Ralec set the first target Clear failed to meet.

Trading quiet as investors mull results

New Zealand shares were mixed on a relatively quiet Monday as the market digested results posted by companies with a March 31 balance date.

Bay International silent partner Scott Wright to exit

Abano has agreed to sell its 50 per cent stake in audiology company Bay International to interests associated with Peter Hutson for $32 million.

Stock Takes: Time ripe for market listings

There's no doubting that the NZX and the wider investment community would like to see more initial public offers and sharemarket listings.

US view ignites overseas sales

New Zealand shares fell from a record high as speculation about a Federal Reserve rate hike next month drove up the US dollar

New investor groups spice up private equity market

The emergence of new investor groups such as iwi and community trusts will introduce additional liquidity into the private equity sector, says the latest EY survey.

Energy firms power index to record

New Zealand shares rose, pushing the S&P/NZX 50 Index to a new record on expectations Meridian Energy will be a key beneficiary of proposed changes to electricity transmission charges.

Why does Warren Buffett own Apple stocks?

A changing of the guard is underway at Buffett's holdings company.