World share markets have risen after the Federal Reserve's $600b plan to stimulate the US economy was well received.

Nuplex said profit in 2011 may rise as much as 17 per cent.

Kiwi bed maker Sleepyhead has announced a $55m deal to buy two Australian businesses, as it looks to ramp up its offshore production.

Stronger trade ties with Asia's major economies will strengthen NZ's economy, John Key says.

The 'Paul Henry' affair may well come up in talks between John Key and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a summit in Hanoi.