The two big lessons from last year's initial public offerings were the huge difference between the best and worst performing companies and the importance of the first trading day.

Retail veteran Rod Duke is staying silent on market speculation that he might try to take control of struggling childswear retailer Pumpkin Patch.

Accounting software firm Xero has introduced a new combined payroll and accounting software platform to help increase growth in the US.

Robust investor interest meant peer-to-peer lending platform Harmoney could have easily tripled the size of its $10m capital raising, says chief executive Neil Roberts.

Kathmandu's shares have slipped to a near two-year low as the outdoor retailer blames low consumer confidence for a subdued start to Christmas trading in its Australian market.

Wynyard Group, the security software firm, warned annual revenue may come in lower than its forecast $29 million.

Aversion to the iPhone maker is turning out to be one of the worst blunders in 2014 for money managers.

Rubicon, the forestry company spun out of Fletcher Challenge, has reiterated plans for an initial public offer for ArborGen, the biotech forestry company of which it holds a third.

Shares in childcare roll-up Evolve Education Group have made their NZX debut at a 7 per cent premium to the $1 issue price.

NZ cinema software company, Vista has finished rolling out 230 cinema sites across China in just six weeks.

Leverage in trading is a good tool for those who use it properly. It is even better than good, it can be great.

The Financial Markets Authority's consultation paper on corporate governance is timely.

Scales Corp, the fruit and vegetable logistics company, says annual earnings may beat guidance in its prospectus.

Moa Group posted a wider first-half loss after the unprofitable boutique beer maker restructured its fledgling business.

NZ shares fell yesterday, led by Mighty River Power, Meridian Energy and Contact Energy as investors cashed in profits on recent gains in power company stocks.