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Costs, inconsistencies features of reporting season

The end of the latest reporting season included a rallying in the market, which went against the grain as downgrades outweighed upgrades and mounting costs were highlighted by many listed companies.

Big Saudi order for ODoc’s diagnostic units

The director of King Saud University’s Prince Naif Research Centre, Prof Abdullah Aldahmash ...

Big Saudi order for ODoc’s diagnostic units

A world-first medical diagnostic smartphone app developed in Dunedin by ODoc has enabled the company to secure its first overseas partnership, with Riyadh’s King Saud University.

US economy strong despite uncertainty

US economy strong despite uncertainty

The United States economy is going "gangbusters", despite the political uncertainty with President Donald Trump in charge, Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says.

Employers unhappy at employment Bill

Employers unhappy at employment Bill

Employers say they are bitterly disappointed at the lack of heed paid to concerns business had raised in relation to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill.

Tax group expected to suggest wider net

Tax group expected to suggest wider net

A wider tax base, rather than a capital gains tax, is likely to be recommended by the Government’s tax working group when the report is released, probably later this week.

Card transaction data today, PMI on Friday

Card transaction data today, PMI on Friday

Several points of hard data are due this week for market traders to analyse and react to, Craigs Investment Partners broker Chris Timms says.

Readied for work

The boom and bucket of Port Otago’s new backhoe dredge up on the wharf at Steamer Basin, in Dunedin’s upper harbour yesterday. Port Otago’s general manager of operations, Kevin Kearney, said that...

Why the luxury cruise market is booming in NZ

The luxury ocean liner Queen Mary 2 includes the Britannia Restaurant.

Why the luxury cruise market is booming in NZ

Some of the world's wealthiest cruise ship passengers are heading to New Zealand as luxury travel booms and ships go further off the beaten track.

Bull market may last, but how long?

The bull of Wall St in New York City. Photo: Getty Images

Bull market may last, but how long?

The longevity of the current bull market will not be determined by a maturity deadline. Forsyth Barr broker Damian Foster tells Business editor Dene Mackenzie the bull market will be determined by...

Plenty of change in 50 years of engineering

Long term Scott Technology employee Bob Hyslop pictured in the company’s workshop this week....

Plenty of change witnessed in 50 years of engineering

From hand-turned wheels on cumbersome lathes and milling machines to 3-D computers, touch screens and robotics, there’s not much engineering innovation John Hyslop has not tackled during his past 50 years with Scott Technology.

'Great location' spurs idea to open taqueria

A Dunedin businessman has expanded his eatery empire.

Scrutiny of social media hits stocks

Scrutiny of social media hits stocks

Fallout from the scrutiny of United States social media companies continued to hurt global sharemarkets this week, something which may continue into next week.

Small business owners having their say

Small business owners having their say

The National Party’s focus on the concerns of small and medium-sized businesses appears to be paying early dividends.

Finance firms warned over regaining trust

Finance firms warned over regaining trust

Finance firms need to do what's right for the consumer, not just focus on staying inside the law, if they want to regain the trust of the public, the head of NZ’s market’s watchdog warns.

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Costs, inconsistencies features of reporting season

Costs, inconsistencies features of reporting season

Big Saudi order for ODoc’s diagnostic units

Big Saudi order for ODoc’s diagnostic units

US economy strong despite uncertainty

US economy strong despite uncertainty

Employers unhappy at employment Bill

Employers unhappy at employment Bill

Tax group expected to suggest wider net

Tax group expected to suggest wider net

Card transaction data today, PMI on Friday

Card transaction data today, PMI on Friday

Readied for work

Readied for work

Why the luxury cruise market is booming in NZ

Why the luxury cruise market is booming in NZ

Bull market may last, but how long?

Bull market may last, but how long?

Plenty of change in 50 years of engineering

Plenty of change witnessed in 50 years of engineering

'Great location' spurs idea to open taqueria

'Great location' spurs idea to open taqueria

Scrutiny of social media hits stocks

Scrutiny of social media hits stocks

Small business owners having their say

Small business owners having their say

Finance firms warned over regaining trust

Finance firms warned over regaining trust

Teams, fans urged to cover tattoos at World Cup

Joseph has faith in 'fearless' Japan

Silver Ferns improvement only a start

Keeper banking on Otago

Two new ways for taxing capital proposed

GDP result good news for Government

Household expectations at a low

Tourism keeping deficit at bay

Vodafone investigated over 'unlimited' mobile plan

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