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NZ dollar falls vs euro after positive German business confidence survey
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar declined against the euro after a positive survey of German business confidence bolstered investor sentiment about Europe's lar.
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While you were sleeping: US durable goods orders drop
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Stocks on Wall Street and in Europe slid after an unexpected drop in US durable goods orders bolstered concern about the strong greenback and its impa.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, led by Fonterra fund, on lower dividend guidance
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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financial systems
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New Zealand shares fell, led by Fonterra Shareholders' Fund, after the world's biggest dairy exporter lowered its guidance for dividends.
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NZ dollar gains on yield appeal
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose as the nation's relatively appealing interest rates drew investors who had unwound long US dollar positions following last.
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Fonterra says under-performing Australian units will be 'given attention'
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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supermarkets
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Fixing under-performing businesses in Australia is a key part of Fonterra Cooperative Group's renewed push to drive more value from transforming the b.
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Lightbox drops price on Netflix launch, 2degrees may need online TV too
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
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Spark's online television service Lightbox has responded to tomorrow's arrival of newcomer Netflix by dropping its monthly pricing.
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Fonterra shareholders disappointed with Fonterra dividend given low milk prices
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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partners
The Fonterra Shareholders' Council said farmers are disappointed with today's announcement of an interim dividend of 10 cents a share and a trimmed fo.
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Nufarm NZ sales slip on weak dairy prices, drought conditions
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Nufarm, the agricultural chemicals manufacturer, reported a 14 percent drop in its New Zealand sales as the South Island drought and the decline in gl.
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NZ farmer confidence rebounds in first quarter, led by dairy farmer optimism
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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outlook
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rabobank
New Zealand farmer confidence rebounded in the first quarter of this year, led by improved optimism among dairy farmers.
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NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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New Zealand recorded a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, led by declining dairy exports, while the annual deficit widened to the larges.
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Update: Synlait lifts milk forecast while Fonterra reaffirms its one, trims dividend
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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fonterra
Synlait Milk has increased its forecast market milk price upwards for the 2015 season to a level closer to Fonterra Cooperative Group's, which was rea.
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Fonterra affirms milk payout forecast, lowers dividend guidance as profit falls
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's biggest dairy exporter, affirmed its milk payout forecast and lowered guidance for dividends, while posting a.
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NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high against the pound after a report showed Britain had no inflation last month, stoking speculation the B.
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While you were sleeping: Data bolsters rate case
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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cfo
Wall Street moved lower as an unexpected gain in new home sales as well as solid data on inflation and manufacturing bolstered the case for the Federa.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Kathmandu on weak outlook
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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healthtech
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retailers
NZ shares dip as Kathmandu's grim half-year loss hints at retail turbulence; market watchers wary of recovery prospects.
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NZ dollar slips after Chinese manufacturing data, seen resuming climb
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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banking
Kiwi dollar dips amid weak Chinese manufacturing data, yet analysts foresee potential rally against Aussie dollar.
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Kiwifruit growers give mandate, total grower control still some way off
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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kiwfruit industry strategy project
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kiwifruit
Interim results show more than 90 percent of New Zealand kiwifruit growers support a new blueprint for the industry though one grower, who this month.
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ComCom clears Wilson’s acquisition of rival’s parking assets
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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commerce commission
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wilson parking new zealand
The Commerce Commission has found Wilson Parking New Zealand's 2013 acquisition of a rival's parking assets hasn't substantially crimped competition a.
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Kathmandu slows pace of store openings after first-half loss
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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sales
Kathmandu Holdings, which operates 157 outdoor clothing and equipment outlets, is pulling back the pace of new store openings after aggressive price d.
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US BlackRock takes 5% stake in Fletcher Building
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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blackrock
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investment
BlackRock acquires a 5% stake in Fletcher Building, signaling confidence despite the Auckland firm’s recent drop in profits.