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

Shunning Apple tops long list of wrong market calls in 2014
Aversion to the iPhone maker is turning out to be one of the worst blunders in 2014 for money managers.

Rubicon share price jumps after talk of ArborGen float
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.

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

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

Nick McDonald: Is leverage good or bad?
Leverage in trading is a good tool for those who use it properly. It is even better than good, it can be great.

Brian Gaynor: Who's on the board a vital shareholder issue
The Financial Markets Authority's consultation paper on corporate governance is timely.

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

Index eases back after strong run
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.

Jail operator's 'darkest hour'
The British outsourcing giant that operates Auckland's Mt Eden prison is facing major financial strife, with its boss warning jobs will be slashed.

DNZ Property posts big half year profit jump
Listed landlord DNZ Property Fund made $25.9 million net after-tax profit in the September half-year, up 41 per cent on last year. The

FMA clears Gentrack on prospectus
The FMA will not be taking any action against Gentrack but said the Auckland-based firm could have been clearer in its initial public offer IPO prospectus.

Nick McDonald: Chicago derivatives industry report
What we can learn from our experienced counterparts in the US about futures and options trading.

ERoad gets 'please explain' after shares surge
ERoad, the logistics and fleet management company, got a 'please explain' by NZX regulation after its stock gained 16pc in six days

NZX trading volumes boosted by smaller value trades
The number of trades on the NZX rose 6.1 percent to 121,347 last month, compared to the same period a year earlier.

Mark Lister: Investors may have to lower sights
The sharemarket has had a lot of attention over the past few years, as it continues to rise strongly and people try to work out if the excellent returns can continue.

NZ Oil & Gas leads index to record
New Zealand shares rose yesterday, pushing the NZX 50 Index to its ninth straight record close, as New Zealand Oil & Gas signalled plans for a capital return given cash flow from production at its Tui oil field.

Nick McDonald: Lessons from a trading legend
With more than 50 years' trading under his belt, US trading legend Larry Pesavento has learned a few things about the markets.