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Jones: Capital gains tax a sign of envy
The recent clamour for capital gains tax, like so many cries from the mob throughout history, stems from envy and ignorance, writes Bob Jones.
Australian profits down but no threat to growth
Company profits were weaker than expected in the June quarter but they shouldn't be a drag on economic growth figures due out tomorrow.
Meridian bonanza tipped
Investors in soon-to-be-floated Meridian Energy could receive a net dividend yield of up to 6.8 per cent, based on analyst valuations.
Houses for sale fall to record low
The stock of houses for sale in Auckland has fallen to a record low. A monthly report has found strong prices and high buyer demand are driving a quick sales turnabound.
Kiwi exporters too naive about China: experts
China is fast becoming our dominant trading partner, but Kiwi business leaders based there say many New Zealand exporters are still taking a naive approach.
Export prices good but trade balance worsens
Export and import prices moved in New Zealand's favour in the June quarter, but the effect was swamped by lower export volumes and rising imports.
RBA tipped to hold 2.5pc cash rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to keep the cash rate on hold this week as it awaits the outcome of the federal election and allows the August rate cut to work.
Firms must push Kiwi link
World-leading Kiwi exporters need to champion New Zealand more ardently in foreign markets as the country is still perceived by some as being slow to innovate.
Botulism botch: Nutricia ponders action
Baby formula maker Nutricia says it still considering whether to take legal action over the Fonterra botulism scare.
Christchurch gearing up for tourism rebirth
Tourism forecasts find growth in the Australian market is being crimped by capacity constraints following the Christchurch earthquakes.
Home workers on call to help out
Skill shortages are on the horizon in the contact centre industry, but home workers may be able to close the gap.
Growth tipped to be more resilient for Asia Pacific
Alan Bollard picks shift to model where US consumer may not be the final driver for the Pacific Rim region.
Fonterra's record forecast
Fonterra's food scare was put quickly into perspective when the dairy giant raised its 2014 farmgate milk price payout to a record $7.80 a kg of milk solids.
NZ Post revamp puts Kiwibank to the fore
New Zealand Post is revamping its branch network to put Kiwibank at the fore as it looks to take advantage of the bank's growth potential.
Risk to NZ seen in emerging market turmoil
Exposure has grown since Asian financial crisis of 1997, Institute of Economic Research warns.