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OpenAI says it raised US$40b at valuation of US$300b
Biggest ever capital raise for a start-up.

Market close: Gentrack shares surge on speculation of major offshore contract
The company has not announced the contract but is advertising a new analyst role.

Stock Takes: Has ethical investing lost its shine?
The change of Government in the United States has put ESG investing on the back foot.

Market close: Prospect of US easing tariff plans injects some life into NZX
S&P/NZX 50 enjoys biggest single-day rise in four months.

Market close: Spark lifts off 13-year low as NZX 50 grinds up
NZ market follows lead of the US.

Market close: Fonterra Fund breaks through $6 a share
A strong farm gate milk price and dividend has boosted the fund.

Market close: Blue-chip stocks back in favour as sharemarket rises
But the S&P/NZX 50 index remained down 1.25% for the week.

He created a $660m company in his garage: Sistema richlister on standing firm with a famous name to retain ‘Made in NZ’
'I don’t care if it’s Martha Stewart or the bloody Pope. I’m not taking [Made in NZ] off.'

Wall Street bankers on course for up to 35% bonus bump
Financial Times: Bankers forecast to make gains in recovery from two-year lull.

Watchdog launches probe after Westpac customer loses $323k in scam, bank CEO 'sorry' for huge loss
Westpac's CEO is confident it had acted appropriately and 'exercised our duty of care'.

Why giant American investor wants to take over Arvida Group for $2b
Sector penalised by rapid increases in interest rates in the past 12 to 18 months - Solly.

'You blame yourself': Mark Richardson on 'dark times' after broadcasting exile
'For a 52-year-old white male with centre-right views, there aren’t that many places.'

Editorial: Data centre deal shows potential future for New Zealand
OPINION: Could NZ's economic future lie in storing other country's data?

Claims NZ bank manipulated govt bond sale, costing taxpayer $33m
The complaint centred on the pricing of govt bonds issued in August 2022.

Jarden’s Bill Trotter steps aside, another Whineray steps in
Jarden now has both Whineray brothers in its ranks.

Builder failed working for Kāinga Ora, liquidators now trying to recover money
BNZ, Fletchers, Carters, Steel & Tube, plumbers and roofers are among those owed money.

Mary Holm: Should I ditch KiwiSaver for term deposits?
OPINION: Financial advice and common sense.

How private equity is winning the battle against public sharemarkets
It’s been a long time since the NZX has seen an initial public offer of any size.

NZ’s top finance professionals: The big winners at the Infinz Awards
The Institute of Finance Professionals hosted its annual awards dinner last Thursday.

Nasdaq gives Allbirds six months to pick up its act
The firm founded by ex-All White captain Tim Brown faces a fresh problem.

Property Insider: Ngāti Whātua on iwi consultation; Waiheke marina bosses set sail; big hospital expansion
What does a hapū leader say about consultation? What next for Waiheke Marina chiefs?