Domino's is raking in the dough after recording sales over A$1 billion in the half-year period.

Wall Street continued its record-setting streak after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled further interest rate increases ahead.

NZ shares gained, with Port of Tauranga, Metlifecare and Contact Energy rising, while stock market operator NZX dropping after posting its earnings.

The NZ dollar fell against the Australian dollar after a strong business survey across the Tasman and better-than-expected data out of China.

Nowhere are China's rusted-out industries worse than in Liaoning, a province that's slumped into outright recession.

Wall Street climbed to record highs amid ongoing optimism that President Donald Trump's tax plans will add to bolstering an upswing in corporate profits.

New Zealand shares rose as Contact Energy posted stronger first-half earnings, and Fletcher Building, A2 Milk Co gained.

The New Zealand dollar bounced from a four-month low against the Australian dollar .

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Walt Disney Company has boosted its stake in its less successful European sister and promised to support the struggling business with more cash.

Economists said official growth figures could be upgraded later this month after data showed manufacturing output rose by 2.1pc in December.

U.S. stocks extended all-time highs as investors reignited reflation trades following the promise of details from the Trump administration on cutting taxes.

President Donald Trump says he has a "phenomenal" plan to revamp business taxes in the U.S. taking the Republicans by surprise.

The maker of Cillit Bang, Nurofen and Durex condoms has sealed a $90-a-share takeover of a US baby milk maker.

A 28-year-old Sydneysider is now sitting on $2 million worth of property investments after taking his hard-earned deposit elsewhere.

When Kyle Wiens' Apple laptop stopped working, he wanted to fix it. But there was just one problem. The thing standing in his way was Apple.

COMMENT: The NZX has been hit by a serious bout of takeover fever, with bids for Tower and TeamTalk this week.

Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler will not seek a second term. Here he reflects on his time in the role.

Cosmetic and candle company Trilogy has received a price enquiry from NZX following a significant drop in its share price in the last

As the corporate reporting season gets under way, investors will be paying closer-than-normal attention to company "outlook" statements.

The New Zealand dollar fell after the central bank dampened rate hike expectations and moved to jawbone the currency lower.

New Zealand shares rose, with SkyCity Entertainment Group gaining following its first-half earnings while Tower soared 42 per cent on a takeover bid.

The dollar shed about half a US cent and swap rates fell after the Reserve Bank added a modest increase to its forecast track for interest rates.

Investors are weighing the impact of political uncertainty on both sides of the Atlantic on corporate profits.

New Zealand shares fell ahead of earnings season which begins tomorrow, with Metro Performance Glass and Fletcher Building down.

The New Zealand dollar fell ahead of the central bank's interest rate decision tomorrow and as the US dollar gained some traction in Asia.

A decline in energy stocks weighed on Wall Street, while investors digested comments about the potential for an interest rate increase next month.

New Zealand shares fell, led lower by Trade Me Group and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp while Warehouse Group gained.

The New Zealand dollar rose after a central bank survey that showed inflation expectations are on the rise.

Investors flocked to the perceived safe-haven assets amid concern about the uncertainty created in the first couple of weeks of US President Donald Trump.