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Sir Ron Brierley lifts stake in Kirkcaldie and Stains
Sir Ron Brierley has lifted his stake in the Wellington retailer Kirkcaldie and Stains from 5.7% to 6.9%. Audio
Midday Markets for 12 June 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
TruScreen reports smaller loss
The cervical cancer screening company, TruScreen, has reported a smaller annual loss, as it invests to meet demand from new markets. Audio
Snakk says full year loss reflects cost of investments
Snakk Media says its full year net loss is more than twice the size of last year's, due to a number of significant investments, including the opening of a new office in Singapore, an increase in sales… Audio
Manufacturing sector slows but still growing
Activity in the manufacturing sector is still growing, but not as fast as it was, with a contraction in production and weakness in the forestry, oil and coal sectors of the economy. Audio
Reserve Bank could cut OCR to 2.75% by the end of the year
Some economists think Mr Wheeler won't stop at just one more cut to counteract weaker dairy prices and a slowing economy. Audio
Midday Markets for 11 June 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Dollar falls after OCR cut
The dollar has fallen 2% after the Reserve Bank cut the cost of borrowing and indicated more reductions may be needed. Audio
Minnie Cooper to shut up shop
The New Zealand shoe retailer, Minnie Cooper, has confirmed it's closing its doors. Audio
Carter Holt Harvey delays market listing
An analyst says Carter Holt Harvey's decision to delay plans to list on the New Zealand and Australian sharemarkets is a good move. Audio
Midday Markets for 8 June 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Retail consultant says David Jones likely to expand to Auckland
A retail consultancy firm says the Australian-based David Jones retailer will likely open in Auckland, once it sets up in the capital. Audio
Commerce Commission says teleco industry competitive
The Commerce Commission says strong competition among fixed-lined phone and broadband retailers is delivering better prices and value to consumers. Audio
Synlait forecasts conservative milk price
The South Island-based, Synlait Milk, is the latest producer to forecast small improvements in dairy prices. Audio
Goodman says demand is driving accelerated development
The property developer is targeting growth in a range of 100 and 150 million dollars a year, which is a step-up from its earlier expectations. Audio
Pumpkin Patch to stay the course after considering options
Pumpkin Patch says it hasn't found a buyer or investors interested in helping it recapitalise the debt-ridden company. Audio
Market analysts divided on whether RBNZ should cut the OCR
Financial market analysts are divided on whether the Reserve Bank will cut the official cash rate on Thursday. Audio
Midday Markets for 5 June 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Bryan Shepherd at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio