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Pressure on Apple to boost share price
Activist investor Carl Icahn is pressuring Apple to spend $150b buying back its own shares.
Bernanke boosts markets
The New Zealand sharemarket rallied by more than 1 per cent yesterday after US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said he would maintain the country's stimulus programme.
Meridian listing due next month
The Government's decision to move earlier than signalled on the Meridian Energy float shows there is positive interest in the float but pricing will remain key
Big NZX property floats tipped
Investment specialists said yesterday the deals could involve business people with a long and stable track record in development activity with strong entrepreneurial drive.
Shareholder body to vote against Rakon chair
The Shareholders Association will next month vote against the reappointment of Rakon chairman Bryan Mogridge and director Darren Robinson...
Mighty River shares up as profit rises
Mighty River shares are up nearly 2 per cent this morning after a good profit announcement.
NZOG sees need to find new fields
New Zealand Oil & Gas says it should have been developing new oil fields by now as reserves at its producing assets dwindle.
Mighty River shares slump to new low
Shares in Mighty River Power traded at $2.18 this morning, their lowest point since listing on May 10.
Stock Takes: The big deal, Meridian, Z and Moa
The Government's announcement of an early November listing for Meridian Energy confirmed market expectations although the timing was a little bit interesting.
Venture capital tech fund launches with $50m offer
Punakaiki Fund, set up by Lance Wiggs, is seeking to raise up to $50m to invest in early stage NZ technology, internet and design companies.
Editorial: Meridian float made much more enticing
Editorial: The Govt has recognised that it needs to make Meridian a much more enticing proposition if it is to attract a far better take-up from mum and dad investors.
SkyCity eyes Manila casino
SkyCity Entertainment Group is eyeing a Manila casino opportunity but has stepped away from Gold Coast plans.
Brokers, institutions keen on Z Energy shares
Shares in Z Energy have been priced at $3.50 each - the middle of an indicative range - after a book-building process.
Russia bans Kiwi dairy
Russia has made one of the most extreme responses to Fonterra's contamination scare so far, banning all goods made by the NZ dairy giant, according to media reports.
Brian Gaynor: Xero shows other companies how it's done
Xero, which held its annual meeting at Te Papa on Thursday, is head and shoulders above most New Zealand companies for meeting organisation and clarity of message.