Growth stories - Page 60
NZ economy grows 0.8% in fourth quarter, on tourist spending, heated housing market
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.
Moa sees full-year loss similar to 2014's $5.8 mln, recovery in 2016
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Moa Group forecasts a full-year loss similar to 2014's USD $5.8 million but expects 2016 recovery driven by cost-cutting and margin improvement.
NZ services sector slows, remains in expansion in February as sales pick up
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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New Zealand's services sector, which makes up about two thirds of the economy, slowed in February while remaining in expansion, led by sales, with sig.
PM Key says Indian FTA would reduce reliance on China
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Prime Minister John Key says a free trade agreement with India would help New Zealand reduce its dependence on the Chinese market, which is the countr.
DB forecasts cider sales to double in the next five years
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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DB Breweries chief executive Andy Routley is forecasting cider sales in New Zealand to double in the next five years to about 12 percent the size of.
Fliway Group seeks up to $44.5 million in first IPO of the year
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Fliway Group aims to raise USD $27.3 million to USD $44.5 million in the first IPO on the NZX this year, valuing the firm at up to USD $75 million.
UPDATE: Ebos, heading for record annual earnings, sees Asia opportunities in medium term
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Ebos, which is heading for a record profit this year, sees opportunities to expand into Asia in the medium term, possibly in partnership with its bigg.
Metlifecare expects to increase FY profit about 13% as it expands in high-value areas
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Metlifecare, New Zealand's second-largest listed retirement village operator, signalled full-year underlying profit may rise about 13 percent as it ex.
Asaleo Care beats prospectus with 18% gain in full-year profit
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Asaleo Care, the maker of household brands such as Libra, Sorbent, Purex and Treasures that debuted on the ASX last year, posted an 18 percent gain in.
Summerset posts 10% rise in 2014 earnings, expects faster growth in 2015
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Summerset Group, New Zealand's third-largest listed retirement village operator, posted a 10 percent gain in annual earnings and said it expects...
Freightways first-half profit jumps 21% as sales, margins grow from couriers, data management
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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information management
Freightways posted a 21 percent gain in first-half profit after lifting sales and fattening margins at its courier and information management units.
NZ dollar spikes higher on US dollar weakness after dovish Fed minutes
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar surged after dovish Fed minutes hinted at prolonged low US interest rates, setting a record high against the Aussie dollar.
NZX posts 8.3% gain in full-year profit on securities data, listing fees, funds
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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superlife
NZX, which made its biggest-ever acquisition by buying funds manager SuperLife in 2014, posted annual profit growth of 8.3%.
NZ dollar climbs back above 96 Australian cents after weak jobs data
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose above 96 Australian cents for the first time in five weeks, after data showed a weaker-than-expected Australian labour.
English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Bill English confirms 21 May for the Budget, eyeing stronger public finances amidst global fiscal uncertainties.
Millennium & Copthorne lifts annual profit 11%, on the back of CDL gains
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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tourism
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand, one of New Zealand's largest hotel operators, has lifted annual profit 11 percent and its dividend after.
SkyCity cut to 'sell' by Craigs, citing lack of return and high risk
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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skycity
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investment
SkyCity Entertainment Group was downgraded to 'sell' from 'hold' by Craigs Investment Partners, reflecting that the brokerage doesn't expect shares.
UDPATE: NZ economy grows 1% in 3Q as primary sector keeps momentum going
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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oil and gas
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New Zealand's economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the September quarter as a good start to the dairy season and increased oil and gas ac.
Private equity, pension fund take Riverbed ownership
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Riverbed seals a £3.6 billion deal with Thoma Bravo and Teachers' Private Capital, eyeing strategic growth and further innovation.
Cooks Foods widens 1H loss, as it buys Canadian franchise, chases ME, China sales
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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Cooks Global Foods widened its first-half loss after buying the Canadian franchise rights to Esquires Coffee Houses, completing its ownership of th.