BDBDSharesNuplex gets 'attractive' Belgian takeover offerNuplex has been in secret talks with one of its rivals and says it has received a good offer.14 Feb 08:35 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Oil's plunge all about supply and demandThe sharp decline in oil prices is a simple case of economics 101, writes Brian Gaynor.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Tegel forging on with float planLast month's sharemarket turmoil hasn't prompted the private equity owners of Tegel Foods to chicken out of plans to take the poultry business public.04 Feb 07:00 PM
OpinionDigital currencies - not just for geeks anymoreDigital legal tender could combine the inventiveness of private virtual currencies with the stability of a government mint.01 Feb 05:45 PM
BDBDCurrencyDollar hits three-week high while Japan's yen weakensThe New Zealand dollar hit a three-week high against the yen after the Bank of Japan introduced a negative interest rate policy, weakening its currency.31 Jan 08:11 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Baby milk trade faces regulationAustralasian infant formula stocks have proved a pretty good bet lately.28 Jan 08:35 PM
BDBDSharesMad Butcher owner's shares plungeVeritas Investments shares plunged 42 per cent after the food and beverage investor downgraded its outlook for earnings and nixed a first-half dividend.27 Jan 05:52 AM
BDBDCurrencyEurope stimulus, oil bounce boosts kiwiThe New Zealand dollar is heading for a 1 per cent gain against the greenback this week as commodity currencies came back into favour on the prospect of further stimulus in Europe and a rebound in oil prices.22 Jan 09:08 PM
CommoditiesHistoric gold dredge up for saleThe last gold dredge operating on the West Coast is up for sale.21 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Bad news for oil, good news for NZOil prices have hit record lows - and expect them to go lower.21 Jan 04:00 PM
SharesAir NZ soars as oil keeps slidingNew Zealand shares fell following oil-driven weakness in US and European markets, with Nuplex Industries and Sky Network Television while Air New Zealand rose.21 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMichael Rafferty: Sharemarkets - a correction or genuine volatility?If you need to sell shares or are about to retire and need to calculate your superannuation payout, then even a few weeks fall in prices may start to look like a serious bear, writes Michael Rafferty.20 Jan 06:32 PM
CommoditiesBHP forced into second writedown in six monthsBHP Billiton will write down the value of its US shale assets by NZ$11.19 billion amid collapsing oil and gas prices.15 Jan 10:32 PM
SharesBank of America has good news for Apple, and it comes from ChinaA Bank of America survey reveals the iPhone remains China's most popular phone brand.12 Jan 11:17 PM
SharesPull the pin on NXT, says FalkensteinA new year, and it appears Just Water International boss Tony Falkenstein isn't looking to back down from being a thorn in the side of sharemarket operator NZX.11 Jan 04:00 PM
SharesChina panic clashes with modest growth slowdownWhile stock plunges in countries like the US can pose major economic challenges because of the impact on household wealth, that's less been the case in China.08 Jan 03:31 AM
BDBDSharesNZ shares continue to slideNew Zealand shares fell for a fourth day as fears over China's economy cloud global markets.08 Jan 12:08 AM
CommoditiesPlunging oil boosts call for cuts to OCROil prices have hit a new 11-year low, adding weight to calls for more cuts in the Reserve Bank's official cash rate.07 Jan 04:00 PM
SharesThe four stocks that made the differenceWhat Wall Street has taken to calling the FANG stocks - Facebook, Amazon.com, Netflix and Google - had an amazing year, with gains ranging from 34 to 178 per cent.05 Jan 01:40 AM
BDBDCurrencyKiwi dollar starts 2016 weaker amid concerns about China, Middle EastThe Kiwi dollar has started the new year weaker as concerns about the Chinese economy and heightened tensions in the Middle East prompted investors to sell higher risk assets.04 Jan 07:40 PM
CommoditiesGlobal oil glut could take rest of this year to clearOil prices rose on the last day of the year but fell as much as 35 per cent for 2015 after a race to pump by Middle East crude producers.01 Jan 04:00 PM
CommoditiesWhy it's hard putting a price on the world's biggest diamondsFiguring out a price tag for some of the world's biggest and rarest diamonds can be as difficult as finding them.27 Dec 07:00 PM
BDBDSharesA2 Milk stock price surgesNew Zealand shares rose to a record as A2 Milk Co continued its strong rally, with Westpac Banking Corp, Meridian Energy and Sky Network Television all advancing on light trading.25 Dec 10:19 PM
BDBDCommoditiesMaui pipeline sold for $335 millionMaui natural gas pipeline has been sold to First State Investments.21 Dec 10:19 PM
CommoditiesPetrol price war heats upThe petrol pump war has moved up a gear with Z petrol stations entering the fray and slashing prices.18 Dec 01:21 AM