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Shortage of workers in construction reported
The Manufacturers and Exporters Association report found total sales increased 14% in April, compared with the same month last year. Audio
Business Briefs
Blis Technologies says its laboratory in Dunedin has been water damaged due to flooding in the city. Audio
Shares in BurgerFuel jump on US news
Shares in the fast-food chain, BurgerFuel, have jumped 22 percent after saying it's working with an American firm, OhCal Foods, to get its burgers into the United States. Audio
UDC Finance says second half builds on record first half growth
UDC Finance says its second half of the year is off to a strong start, building on a record high first half earnings result. Audio
Buybacks, mergers and acquistions increasingly likely
A market analyst says there's likely to be more share buybacks and mergers and acquistions in the next few years, as cash-rich New Zealand companies consider their options. Audio
Ryman considering an ASX listing
Ryman Healthcare says a dual listing on the Australian sharemarket is on the the cards in the next two to three years, as it expands across the Tasman. Audio
Metro Performance Glass misses sales growth target
Metro Performance Glass says it's bullish about its future prospects, despite lower-than-expected revenue growth as the construction industry struggles to meet pent-up demand. Audio
Midday Markets for 27 May 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio
Energy Mad says restructuring will lead to profitability
Energy Mad says it's confident a major restructuring of the business will lead to profitable growth, after returning another soft, full year financial performance. Audio
Turners posts profit
The insurance and finance company, Turners, has more than doubled its profit following acquisitions. Audio
Metro Performance Glass misses sales growth target
Metro Performance Glass says it's missed its full year sales target due to constraints in the construction industry. Audio
Sky's revenue up 18%
The casino operator, Sky City Entertainment, says its revenue has risen by nearly a fifth, since the start of the second half of its financial year. Audio
Mainfreight's full year earnings hit a record high
The transport firm, Mainfreight, has reported record sales and earnings, but its boss is still disappointed. Audio
Sanford's first half net profit falls following writedowns
Sanford's first half-year profit has fallen almost a fifth, due to one-off costs and writedowns. Audio
Airline industry association calling for price regulations
An airline industry lobby group has reiterated its call for a change in the rules covering the way airports charge for aviation services. Audio
Ryman Healthcare's full year profit driven by strong demand
Ryman Healthcare has lifted its full-profit, thanks to strong demand for its new villages in its target markets of Auckland and Melbourne. Audio
NZX to step up efforts to grow NZ capital markets
The NZX is stepping up efforts to increase the size of New Zealand's capital markets as it faces criticism for its poor share price. Audio
Jade Software plans return to profitability in three years
Jade Software is planning to return to profitability in three years, following strong revenue growth. Audio
Producer prices fall due to lower fuel prices, dairy prices
Producer prices have continued to fall due to lower fuel prices. Official figures show the producers price input index fell 1-point-1 percent in the three months to March, compared with the previous… Audio