CompaniesXero shares savaged after $69.5m lossShares drop 9.35 per cent but chief executive says company still considering US listing at ‘optimal time’.24 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDSharesXero annual loss widens to $69.5mXero's net loss expanded to $69.5 million, or 55 cents per share, in the year ended March 31.23 Apr 01:53 PM
BDBDCompaniesRival's IPO unlikely to weigh on XeroThe arrival of MYOB Group, the Australian accounting software firm, on the Australian Stock Exchange is unlikely to weigh on dual-listed rival Xero's share price, says an analyst.01 Apr 04:00 PM
TaxPAYE tax plan for businessThe Government is floating the idea of businesses paying their tax on a pay-as-you-earn basis, in the biggest proposed shakeup of the income tax system.31 Mar 04:00 PM
HealthcareCreating our own Silicon ValleySilicon Valley. Rightly or wrongly it's the totem pole by which countries judge their transition to a more technology-based economy.25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Adams: Xero has the Google factor over MYOBAs rivalry between Australasian accounting software foes Xero and MYOB heats up, an investment blog has found a novel method of comparing the two companies' prospects.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Up and away - market takes offIt has been a big week for the sharemarket as the reporting season continues and stocks make big price moves.26 Feb 04:00 PM
SharesCash injection will buy time for XeroA$147 million capital injection from North American investors will buy Xero some breathing room as it forges on with international growth ahead of a potential sharemarket float in the United States, says an analyst.25 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionChorus paces rise in sharemarket indexNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Chorus as its first-half earnings met with market expectations. Xero rose to a four-month high as a seller exited the stock.23 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDSharesXero's price jumps amid speculationShares in Xero have jumped 24 per cent in the past week, amid speculation a large seller has left the market.23 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDAged careSharemarket heads back up after slideNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, heading back towards a record high after a two-day slide.02 Feb 04:00 PM
SharesXero seeks US boostAccounting software firm Xero has introduced a new combined payroll and accounting software platform to help increase growth in the US.15 Jan 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateGlobal markets feeling oil slumpExceptionally low oil prices have thrown world financial markets a curve ball by driving bond yields sharply lower and undermining share prices.06 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Telltale topics on economic barometerIn dramatic terms 2014 ended with several big business and economic stories on cliff- hangers.04 Jan 08:30 PM
BusinessMajor US investor an 'endorsement' of Xero - DruryUS investment giant Fidelity Investments has taken a 5.4 per cent stake in accounting software developer Xero.09 Dec 12:29 AM
BDBDBusinessXero loss grows as staff hiredCloud-based accounting firm Xero widened its first-half loss after spending more on staff and marketing.20 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessXero pays $10m for US online payroll firmXero has paid the equivalent of $10m US online payroll company Monchilla to help drive its expansion in the world's largest economy.05 Nov 10:02 PM
Aged careNZX's worst shares of 2014 (+graphic)What are the top 10 worst performing shares of 2014 so far? Find out with a graphic showing the biggest losers.28 Oct 11:00 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ sharemarket extends gainsNew Zealand shares gained for a third day yesterday, paced by Contact Energy and TrustPower, as investors spooked by recent volatility sought high-yield stocks. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare rose to a record.21 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessMichele Hewitson: Rod DruryOn Monday Rod Drury, the technology entrepreneur and chief executive of Xero, the small business accounting software company, was sounding very chipper.17 Oct 09:47 PM
BusinessQuit US, analyst urges XeroAnalysts at Wellington's Woodward Partners have suggested Xero abandon its expensive strategy of chasing growth in the United States and instead focus on consolidating its position in New Zealand,....14 Oct 04:00 PM
CompaniesGlobal fears hit NZ sharesInvestor fears on world markets flowed through into local share trading yesterday as concern mounted about growth in the leading economies of the United States, China, Japan and the European....13 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessStutterers beacon of hopeRod Drury, one of New Zealand's most successful businessmen, these days relishes speaking in front of crowds of 1500 or so.12 Oct 04:00 PM