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And the Kiwi at the centre of a major Australian takeover stoush.
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Predicted full-year result better than many analysts had been expecting.
Ryman selling two sites, stopping work at three others
Full-year profit is now $300m-$330m, when it was previously forecast to be $310m-$330m.
ERoad earnings reflect straighter steering, TradeWindow slashes staff
After rocky ride, ERoad eyes up potential $10b US market.
Restaurant operator Savor lifts lid on cutbacks, weather challenges
The Auckland restaurant group says progress has been made despite big challenges.
How well is Bunnings doing here: what about its $401m loan?
Huge debt is owed to NZ Finance Holdings and stood at just $324m in 2022.
Market close: Comvita shares plunge after earnings downgrade
The NZ sharemarket had a sharp fall in the last hour of trading and closed lower.
Markets with Madison: Billions in bonds
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‘Hopium’: Billions flowing from equities to fixed income
Billionaires and pension funds can't throw money at bonds fast enough.
Argentina’s maverick Javier Milei backs away from dollarisation
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a2′s big China challenges
'The market has become more competitive,' CEO David Bortolussi says.
Markets with Madison: a2’s infant issue
a2 Milk is growing its share of a declining infant formula market in China, leading analysts to expect it to outperform. Can it ever return to the innovative empire it once was? Video / Carson Bluck
Market close: NZ stocks drift as company results fail to inspire
It was another topsy-turvy day for the NZ sharemarket.
Can alternative investments help you ride out volatile sharemarkets?
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Markets with Madison: OpenAI axes Altman
OpenAI axed chief executive Sam Altman, leading its President Greg Brockman to quit. Here’s all the events that led to the surprise sacking and his potential comeback. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP
Simon Pound on a new venture capital fund
Previously Unavailable managing partner Simon Pound on a new venture capital fund that takes a brand-based approach to investing. Video / Corey Fleming
Meridian chairman: Sell these state assets
"The Crown can use those funds elsewhere."
Markets with Madison: Selling state assets
The chair of Meridian Energy – a power company the Government half-sold in 2014 – says they should sell more state assets. This episode looks at how much money has been earned from carving them off. Video / NZ Herald
US stocks and bonds jump after inflation falls
Financial Times: Rise in US consumer price index slows more than economists had forecast.
What is Ngāi Tahu’s game plan for the Sanford fishing company?
Director churn and an interim CEO pick raises questions about the iwi's agenda.
Reasons to be upbeat about stocks
OPINION: As inflation cools down, what are the signs of a likely boost to the NZX?
Sanford directors jump ship, one cites shareholder actions
And a question emerges over a director's role as the interim CEO.
ANZ's cash profit up 10pc to $2.2b, but net profit falls 7pc
ANZ expects inflation, interest rates to stay high.
Market close: Energy stocks drag NZ shares down
A softer New Zealand sharemarket closed the week with a half per cent fall.
De-risk from China, Kiwi companies and investors warned
Our largest trading partner worth $40b is no longer a 'risk-free bet' for investors.
Markets with Madison: What to do about China
This economic advisor is warning investors and companies to cut ties with China’s economy incase geopolitical tensions escalate. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Stock Takes: Private equity buys into the vet business, MediaWorks gets advice from Goldman Sachs
And Mainfreight says its New Zealand business is holding up.
Analysis: What can we learn from Supie collapse?
Analysis: The unfortunate Supie demise has many lessons.
Mainfreight has post-pandemic freight frenzy hangover
The company's sinking lid means it has 500 fewer employees since March.
Sustainable Business: Evolving standards and investor expectations
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Oil price gives up gains since start of Israel-Hamas war
Financial Times: Traders bet conflict is unlikely to spread to oil-rich states.