OpinionBrent Sheather: Anarchy in the UKCOMMENT:The UK, like NZ, has had its share of problems in the retail financial advice space.21 Jul 01:25 AM
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar falls ahead of RBNZ economic assessmentThe New Zealand dollar fell ahead of the Reserve Bank's update on the economy this morning, where governor Graeme Wheeler is expected 20 Jul 08:33 PM
OpinionBad moods - the other global migration problemEmotional and ideological contagion is becoming a more important source of systemic risk.20 Jul 01:15 AM
BDBDCompaniesNetflix shares drop, Wall St moves lowerThe International Monetary Fund's downgrade of its outlook for the global economy weighed on Wall Street overnight.19 Jul 07:38 PM
CompaniesIreland hits Brexit alarm: Biggest crisis in 50 yearsEconomists are slashing growth forecasts and companies are warning of Brexit's dire consequences. London? No, Dublin.19 Jul 12:00 AM
BDBDCompaniesKiwi falls after RBNZ announces new lending limitsThe New Zealand dollar dropped after the Reserve Bank opened the door for interest rate cuts as soon as next month with the extension 18 Jul 10:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St up as earnings boost sentimentBetter-than-expected earnings such as from Bank of America as well as a US$45 billion tech deal helped bolster equities on both sides of the Atlantic.18 Jul 08:11 PM
CompaniesOriginal Mad Butcher store closesNZX-listed company blames franchisee, with creditors owed hundreds of thousands of dollars.18 Jul 06:23 AM
BDBDCompaniesXero's tough Asian sellXero sees potential for sales growth among businesses in ''English-speaking'' southeast Asia, provided they can wean them off hand-written ledgers.17 Jul 09:36 PM
CompaniesChina's GDP grows 6.7pcChina's economy grew 6.7 per cent in the second quarter from a year earlier.15 Jul 09:17 PM
BDBDCompaniesKiwi heads for 1.8pc fall as update loomsThe New Zealand dollar is heading for a 1.8 per cent weekly fall on a trade-weighted basis.15 Jul 04:25 PM
Banking and financeTrader convicted of spoofing gets 3-year prison termSpoofing consists of placing orders without intending to execute them to trick the market into thinking there's interest.15 Jul 01:10 AM
BDBDCompaniesGoodman Property Trust to sell officesGoodman Property Trust will sell three of its Auckland offices for $206 million to reduce debt.14 Jul 01:00 AM
CompaniesRevealed: Why Dick Smith collapsedThe report into the collapse of Dick Smith shows it had too much crap that it couldn't sell.14 Jul 12:40 AM
Aged careThe richest US generation keep getting richerOlder boomers have experienced what is arguably the best-case scenario.13 Jul 06:10 PM
CompaniesDick Smith creditors face $270m shortfallDick Smith creditors are expected to face a shortfall of more than $270 million, the administrators of the failed electronics chain said today.13 Jul 05:14 AM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Low returns have finally arrivedCOMMENT: Markets are full of surprises - especially for commentators and experts who think they know it all.12 Jul 10:25 PM
CompaniesUS shares hit record highsA broad rally overnight has lifted the S&P 500 and Dow industrials to record highs, with a sharp rebound in crude prices boosting 12 Jul 10:20 PM
Banking and financeBlind trader guided by currency moves in his ear"I hear the moves and make trades," says Vishal Agrawal, a 29-year-old forex trader who became blind nine years ago.12 Jul 07:40 PM
BDBDCompaniesInvestore stags 8.7pc on listingShares in Stride Property offshoot Investore Property spiked 8.7 per cent from their offer price.12 Jul 01:25 AM
CompaniesNintendo shares up 10pc on Pokémon crazeGaming phenomenon Pokémon GO is creating some buzz on the share market.11 Jul 01:35 AM
TourismThis cruise line is turning to God for survivalFathom is the one-ship Carnival experiment in "social-impact travel" for travelers who want to make a difference.11 Jul 12:00 AM
BDBDCompaniesWall Street falls with oil pricesOil prices declined overnight and Wall Street markets fell.07 Jul 07:52 PM
OpinionLiam DannBig Read: Why voters are revoltingCOMMENT: From Britain, to the US to Australia, voters are punishing politicians and causing unease in the markets, writes Liam Dann.07 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailMichael Hill shares gain on profit increaseMichael Hill International lifted annual earnings by as much as 5.9 per cent.07 Jul 02:21 AM
CompaniesThe five biggest risks facing the UK economyThe Bank of England's FPC has highlighted the biggest risks facing the economy in the wake of the Brexit vote.07 Jul 01:50 AM
CompaniesWall St scion blames gambling addiction for fraudHe was a big star in the private equity world. Now, Andrew Caspersen is facing years in prison.07 Jul 01:05 AM
BDBDCompaniesWall St rebounds on Fed minutesWall St gained overnight recovering from earlier losses, after minutes from the June Federal Reserve meeting cemented bets US interest rates won't rise any time soon.06 Jul 07:23 PM
Banking and financeBrexit-like populist pressure may spawn stagflationFollowing the Brexit vote, odds are growing that governments will be jolted by mounting populist pressures worldwide.06 Jul 12:14 AM
BDBDCompaniesEquities and British pound slide overnightThe Bank of England warned that "the current outlook for UK financial stability is challenging" following the Brexit vote.05 Jul 07:58 PM
Banking and financeCentral bankers, kiss your domestic bias goodbyeIf you're a central banker concerned with your own nation's economy, you can't afford to ignore the international context.05 Jul 02:20 AM
BDBDCompaniesGold, silver rally overnightEuropean equities moved lower overnight, while commodities including gold and silver rallied.04 Jul 07:35 PM
CompaniesUncertain Aust election may lead to stagnant marketsA mammoth federal election campaign has resulted in political stalemate in Australia and is likely to effect the markets.03 Jul 11:30 PM
CompaniesMarkets recover from $2 trillion plungeOnly a week ago global markets were reeling from their worst day on record, with US$2 trillion wiped from the books in the hours after Brexit.03 Jul 05:00 PM
