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    Aust shares open higher

    Aust shares open higher

    The Australian share market has opened nearly two-thirds of a per cent higher. At 1010 AEST on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 29.2 points, or 0.61 per cent, at 4843.6, while the broader ...

    • Dairy exports, visitor spending, decrease account  … Newstalk ZB - 15 minutes ago

      A rise in dairy exports and increase in spending by visitors has led to a smaller current account deficit in the latest quarter.

    • Sky TV takes huge hit on sharemarket Newstalk ZB - 28 minutes ago

      Sky TV has taken a huge hit on the sharemarket since the announcement it lost the rights to broadcast the English Premier League in New Zealand.

    • Latest textile industry closure no surprise Newstalk ZB - 59 minutes ago

      The First Union says closures in the textile industry don't come as a surprise anymore.

    • Aust bonds weaken ahead of US Fed meeting AAP - 1 hour 19 minutes ago

      Australian bond futures contract prices are weaker as healthy US economic data convinces investors the US Federal Reserve will dilute its quantitative easing program. ANZ head of interest rate research ...

    • Stocks to watch on Wednesday AAP - 1 hour 21 minutes ago

      Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday, June 19: EGP - ECHO ENTERTAINMENT - up three cents at $3.04 Gaming and leisure group Genting Hong Kong has increased its stake in Australian ...

    • Cyber experts say calling out China may be AAP - 1 hour 25 minutes ago

      After years of quiet and largely unsuccessful diplomacy, the US has brought its persistent computer-hacking problems with China into the open, delivering a steady drumbeat of reports accusing Beijing's ...

    • NZ current account gap narrows as expected on dairy … BusinessDesk - 1 hour 35 minutes ago

      June 19 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the balance on goods ...

    • NZ dollar jumps to three-week high against Aussie after … BusinessDesk - 2 hours 48 minutes ago

      By Tina Morrison June 19 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar rose to a three-week high against the Australian currency after yesterday's minutes of the latest Reserve Bank of Australia meeting confirmed ...

    • Commodities markets summary AAP - 2 hours 59 minutes ago

      A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Oil prices pushed higher for the fifth straight session chasing a surge in the euro against the US dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's ...

    • $A weakens as traders see US Fed pare back AAP - 3 hours ago

      The Australian dollar is weaker as speculation of a scaling down in US stimulus measures boosts the greenback. At 0700 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 94.86 US cents, down from 94.92 cents ...

    • ANZ ready to defend claim of unfair fees Newstalk ZB - 3 hours ago

      The ANZ believes it has a strong defence against a class action being taken against it over penalty fees deemed to be unfair.

    • $A opens weaker despite Wall St surge AAP - 3 hours ago

      The Australian dollar is weaker despite a firmer finish on Wall Street. At 0632 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 94.81 US cents, down from 94.92 cents on Tuesday. US stocks closed firmer, ...

    • Australian market set to open higher AAP - 3 hours ago

      The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street rose decisively as investors bet that the Federal Reserve will stay the course on its economic stimulus policy. At 0635 AEST on Wednesday, ...

    • International markets roundup AAP - 3 hours ago

      A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks rose decisively as investors bet that the Federal Reserve will stay the course on its economic stimulus policy. At the closing bell, the ...

    • Rangatira buys 35 percent stake in Tuatara Brewing, … BusinessDesk - 4 hours ago

      June 19 (BusinessDesk) - Rangatira, the Wellington-based investment company, has acquired a 35 percent stake in Tuatara Brewing, giving the brewer funds to lift capacity at its new plant on the Kapiti ...

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    New Zealand Markets

    • Monthly Return for the month ended 31 May 2013 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:08 PM NZST

      Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities For the month ended (dd/mm/yyyy) : 31/05/2013 To : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Name of Issuer China Qinfa Group Limited Date Submitted ...

    • Appendix 3E Daily share buy-back 040613 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:04 PM NZST

      Appendix 3E Daily share buy-back notice Appendix 3E Daily share buy-back notice (except minimum holding buy-back and selective buy-back) Rule 3.8A Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property ...

    • Change in the holding of YIT's own shares noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:40 PM NZST

      Helsinki, Finland, 2013-06-04 08:10 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YIT Corporation Stock Exchange Release June 4, 2013 09:10 a.m. CHANGE IN THE HOLDING OF YIT'S OWN SHARES YIT Corporation has received a return ...

    • Notice regarding Status of Acquisition of Own Shares (96KB) noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:17 PM NZST

      For Immediate Release June 4, 2013 Notice regarding Status of Acquisition of Own Shares （Under the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation in accordance with Article 459, section 1 of the Companies ...

    • Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities for the month ended 31 May 2013 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:14 PM NZST

      Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities For Main Board and GEM listed issuers For the month ended (dd/mm/yyyy) : 31/05/2013 To : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Name of Issuer ...

    • IBERIABANK Corporation Declares Cash Dividend noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:05 PM NZST

      LAFAYETTE, La., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ: IBKC) announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share. The dividend is payable ...

    • Director/PDMR Shareholding noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:02 PM NZST

      Mitchells & Butlers PLC Directors' Interests Notification of monthly investment in the Mitchells & Butlers plc ShareIncentive Plan (SIP) Equiniti Share Plan Trustees Limited as trustees of theMitchells ...

    • Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 7:48 PM NZST

      For Main Board and GEM listed issuers For the month ended (dd/mm/yyyy) : 31-5-2013 To : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Name of Issuer China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation Date Submitted 03-06-2013 ...

    • Notice of the Results of Repurchase of Own Shares (280KB) noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 7:36 PM NZST

      June 4, 2013 Company Name: The Bank of Yokohama Ltd. Representative: President Tatsumaro Terazawa （Code number 8332，First Section，Tokyo Stock Exchange) Re: Notice of the Results of Repurchase of Own Shares ...

    • Transaction in Own Shares noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 7:14 PM NZST

      VODAFONE GROUP PLC TRANSACTION IN OWN SECURITIES Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.11 3/7 each on the ...

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    • Early Redemption of Subsidiary Bonds noodls - Tue, Apr 30, 2013 5:30 PM NZST

      Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. 2-31-11, Ningyo-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8650, Japan. April 30, 2013 Notice: At the meeting of its Board of Directors held on April 26, 2013, Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc. ...

    • $A rallies as commodites, stocks rise AAP - Fri, Apr 26, 2013 2:46 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar has risen to its highest point in a week as commodity prices and share markets rally. At 1200 AEST on Friday, the local unit was trading at 103.30 US cents, up from 102.46 cents on ...

    • RBA to invest in Chinese yuan AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 6:25 PM NZST

      The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to spend up to $2 billion on Chinese yuan as the currency gains increasing importance in financial markets. RBA deputy governor Dr Philip Lowe on Wednesday said the ...

    • QE won't lock in an inflationary surge AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 2:28 PM NZST

      The only thing standing between "quantitative easing" of monetary policy in the developed economies and a surge in inflation is a bunch of bankers. Do a quick trawl around the internet and you'll ...

    • Aust bonds weaken as stocks rally AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 11:27 AM NZST

      Australian bond futures prices are lower after most stock markets gained ground during the offshore session. "It's just following overseas movements. Stocks market overseas had a very good night and ...

    • $A bounces back from six-week low AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 9:40 AM NZST

      The Australian dollar is higher after traders went bargain hunting when the currency fell to a six-week low. At 0700 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 102.67 US cents, up from 102.33 cents ...

    • $A hits six-week low after China data AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 7:42 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level in six weeks following the release of disappointing Chinese manufacturing figures. Easy Forex currency dealer Tony Darvall said the Australian dollar ...

    • Aust bonds stronger after China data AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 6:45 PM NZST

      Australian bond futures prices are stronger following the release of weaker than expected Chinese manufacturing figures. Westpac senior market strategist Damien McColough said the local bond market started ...

    • Building firm Starplus in voluntary liquidation Newstalk ZB - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 6:22 PM NZST

      Waikato and Auckland construction firm Starplus has been put into voluntary liquidation, just two days ahead of a major client applying to the Hamilton High Court to have the business wound up.

    • Slovenia insists it's not the next Cyprus AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 3:01 PM NZST

      Slovenian officials have a message for the world: Don't panic, we won't be the next to fall. The tiny European Union member is trying to convince its people and foreign investors that it won't be the next ...

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    • Aust shares close lower AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 7:20 PM NZST

      The Australian share market posted its 13th day of losses in 17 trading sessions amid worries about global economic growth and the winding back of stimulus packages. The Australian market has given up ...

    • Stocks to watch at close on Thursday AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 6:22 PM NZST

      Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Thursday: CLOUGH - flat at $1.10 Construction and engineering firm Clough Limited has announced an earnings upgrade even as mining sector investment ...

    • Stocks to watch at noon on Thursday AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 2:06 PM NZST

      Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Thursday: LEI - LEIGHTON HOLDINGS - down 60 cents, or 3.75 per cent, at $15.41 Leighton Holdings subsidiary John Holland has won a $180 million ...

    • FIFO workers face 'suck it up' culture AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 12:36 PM NZST

      Many fly-in fly-out (FIFO) mine workers want a cap on rostered stints away from home, more support to maintain family obligations and a slackening of accommodation camp rules. According to new research ...

    • Rio Tinto agrees to sale of Eagle project AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 10:07 AM NZST

      Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its Eagle project in the US to Lundin Mining Corporation for an estimated $US35 million ($A37.26 million) in cash. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, ...

    • Stocks to watch on Thursday AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 9:08 AM NZST

      Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, June 13: JHX - JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES - down eight cents, or 0.83 per cent, at $9.57 Building materials maker James Hardie has appointed a ...

    • NSW govt to prosecute Santos over CSG site AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:59 PM NZST

      The NSW government has launched legal action against energy company Santos over breaches of its production licence at a coal seam gas (CSG) site in the state's north. It's claimed the company failed to ...

    • New oil, gas sector women's organisation AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:49 PM NZST

      A push is on to get more women working in Australia's oil and gas industry. Volunteer organisation Women in Oil and Gas (WIOG), officially launched at Deloitte in Perth, will seek to raise awareness of ...

    • Newcrest denies breaching market rules AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:39 PM NZST

      Besieged gold miner Newcrest Mining has come out swinging against allegations it breached market rules and tipped off analysts ahead of last week's massive downgrades. Investment banks including UBS, Citi ...

    • Aust shares close lower amid uncertainty AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:20 PM NZST

      The Australian share market extended its losses on Wednesday as investors continued to move their money offshore amid concerns about a weak global economy. The ASX closed lower for the 12th day in 16 trading ...

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    • $A opens weaker despite Wall St increase AAP - Tue, Jun 18, 2013 8:42 AM NZST

      The Australian dollar is weaker despite another firmer finish on Wall Street. At 0630 AEST on Tuesday, the local unit was trading at 95.56 US cents, down from 96.21 cents on Monday. The Australian dollar, ...

    • $A higher ahead of big central bank week AAP - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 7:49 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar is slightly higher as traders wait for an announcement on whether the US Federal Reserve will wind down its economic stimulus measures. At 1700 AEST on Monday, the local unit was ...

    • Eighty jobs lost in Blenheim Newstalk ZB - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 3:51 PM NZST

      The EPMU says more than 80 jobs have gone at an Air New Zealand subsidiary operation in the South Island.

    • $A higher amid Fed stimulus talk AAP - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 3:00 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar is higher after hitting a one-week high overnight as investors became concerned the US would not wind down its economic stimulus program any time soon. Early on Friday morning, the ...

    • $A firms slightly after a yo-yo session AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 7:30 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar is marginally higher after an unexpected drop in unemployment sparked a volatile trading session. At closing time on Thursday, the local unit was buying 94.77 US cents, up from 94.63 ...

    • Todays markets Newstalk ZB - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 5:12 PM NZST

      The New Zealand dollar is trading at 79.24 US

    • NZ dollar down to 78 US cents Newstalk ZB - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 5:17 PM NZST

      On the markets the NZX50 is down 17 to 4,447.

    • $A hits new low AAP - Thu, Jun 6, 2013 2:39 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar dropped to its lowest level in more than two and a half years amid share market weakness and a stronger US dollar. The currency dropped below 95 US cents on Thursday morning shortly ...

    • Weak yen a help for Japan AAP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:01 PM NZST

      A steady decline in the yen is proving a godsend for exporters such as Toyota and has won solid support from Japan's main trading partners, who are betting the impact on their own currencies will be offset ...

    • PRECIOUS-Gold falls on dollar recovery, but set for 2nd weekly gain Reuters Australia - Sat, Jun 1, 2013 2:57 AM NZST

      * Spot gold on track for second weekly gain * Dollar extends gains after U.S. consumer sentiment data * Physical demand weakens in Asia on higher prices (Recasts, updates prices, adds comment) By Clara ...

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    • SAIC Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2014 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:21 AM NZST

      - Revenues: $2.71 billion - Operating Income: $142 million - Diluted EPS: $0.23 - Cash Flows used in Operations: $111 million - Net new bookings: $1.3 billion (book-to-bill ratio of 0.5) MCLEAN, Va., June ...

    • Strong growth in 2012/2013 results | Ebitda doubles: €5.6 M (9% of revenue) | Return to current positive … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 5:36 AM NZST

      Paris - 06/03/2013 Generix Group, collaborative software vendor for Retail ecosystem, today issued the results for its fiscal year 2012/2013 ended March 31, 2013. EBITDA OF €5.6 M (9% OF REVENUE) SIGNIFICANTLY ...

    • Cracker Barrel Reports Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:27 AM NZST

      Positive Comparable Store Traffic, Restaurant and Retail Sales in Quarter Diluted EPS Increased 19% Compared with Adjusted EPS in Prior Year Quarter Board Increases Quarterly Dividend by 50% to $0.75 per ...

    • 2nd Qtr. Selected Financial Information noodls - Mon, Jun 3, 2013 8:20 PM NZST

      May 31, 2013 Central Fund of Canada Limited (Symbols: NYSE MKT - CEF, TORONTO - CEF.A) has today released selected comparative financial information relating to net assets and results of operations for ...

    • 29-May-2013 HAWKINS, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER, FISCAL 2013 RESULTS Download File noodls - Sat, Jun 1, 2013 5:58 AM NZST

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Patrick H. Hawkins May 29, 2013 Chief Executive Officer Hawkins, Inc. 612/617-8524 2381 Rosegate Patrick.Hawkins@HawkinsInc.com Roseville, MN 55113 Kathleen P. Pepski Chief ...

    • Consolidated results for the financial period ended 31/3/2013 noodls - Sat, Jun 1, 2013 12:35 AM NZST

      INDIVIDUAL PERIOD CUMULATIVE PERIOD Three Mths Three Mths Fifthteen Mths Fifthteen Mths 01/01/2013 01/01/2012 01/01/2012 01/01/2011 To 31/03/2013 To 31/03/2012 To 31/03/2013 To 31/03/2012 $$'000 $$'000 ...

    • Daqo New Energy to Announce First Quarter 2013 Results on June 7, 2013 noodls - Fri, May 31, 2013 11:25 PM NZST

      May 31, 2013 CHONGQING, China, May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) (Daqo or the Company), a leading polysilicon manufacturer based in China, today announced that it plans to release ...

    • First Quarter Financial Report noodls - Fri, May 31, 2013 10:01 PM NZST

      GEOPARK HOLDINGS LIMITED RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31 MARCH 2013 GeoPark Holdings Limited ("GeoPark" or the "Company"), the Latin American oil and gas explorer, operator and consolidator ...

    • Interim Results noodls - Fri, May 31, 2013 6:24 PM NZST

      For immediate release 29 May 2013 MedicX Fund Limited ("MedicX Fund", "the Fund" or "the Company") Results for the six months to 31 March 2013 MedicX Fund Limited (LSE: MXF), ...

    • 1Q13 Consolidated Results noodls - Thu, May 30, 2013 8:40 PM NZST

      For immediate distribution www.koandina.com Contacts in Santiago, Chile Coca-Cola Andina Andrés Wainer, Chief Financial Officer Paula Vicuña, Head of Investor Relations (56-2) 2338-0520 / paula.vicuna@koandina.com ...

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    • Dairy exports, visitor spending, decrease account deficit Newstalk ZB - 15 minutes ago

      A rise in dairy exports and increase in spending by visitors has led to a smaller current account deficit in the latest quarter.

    • Latest textile industry closure no surprise Newstalk ZB - 59 minutes ago

      The First Union says closures in the textile industry don't come as a surprise anymore.

    • Aust bonds weaken ahead of US Fed meeting AAP - 1 hour 19 minutes ago

      Australian bond futures contract prices are weaker as healthy US economic data convinces investors the US Federal Reserve will dilute its quantitative easing program. ANZ head of interest rate research ...

    • Cyber experts say calling out China may be AAP - 1 hour 25 minutes ago

      After years of quiet and largely unsuccessful diplomacy, the US has brought its persistent computer-hacking problems with China into the open, delivering a steady drumbeat of reports accusing Beijing's ...

    • Commodities markets summary AAP - 2 hours 59 minutes ago

      A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Oil prices pushed higher for the fifth straight session chasing a surge in the euro against the US dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's ...

    • $A weakens as traders see US Fed pare back AAP - 3 hours ago

      The Australian dollar is weaker as speculation of a scaling down in US stimulus measures boosts the greenback. At 0700 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 94.86 US cents, down from 94.92 cents ...

    • ANZ ready to defend claim of unfair fees Newstalk ZB - 3 hours ago

      The ANZ believes it has a strong defence against a class action being taken against it over penalty fees deemed to be unfair.

    • $A opens weaker despite Wall St surge AAP - 3 hours ago

      The Australian dollar is weaker despite a firmer finish on Wall Street. At 0632 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 94.81 US cents, down from 94.92 cents on Tuesday. US stocks closed firmer, ...

    • Australian market set to open higher AAP - 3 hours ago

      The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street rose decisively as investors bet that the Federal Reserve will stay the course on its economic stimulus policy. At 0635 AEST on Wednesday, ...

    • International markets roundup AAP - 3 hours ago

      A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks rose decisively as investors bet that the Federal Reserve will stay the course on its economic stimulus policy. At the closing bell, the ...

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    • Aust shares open higher AAP - 12 minutes ago
      Aust shares open higher

      The Australian share market has opened nearly two-thirds of a per cent higher. At 1010 AEST on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 29.2 points, or 0.61 per cent, at 4843.6, while the broader ...

    • Commodities markets summary AAP - 2 hours 59 minutes ago

      A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Oil prices pushed higher for the fifth straight session chasing a surge in the euro against the US dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's ...

    • Australian market set to open higher AAP - 3 hours ago

      The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street rose decisively as investors bet that the Federal Reserve will stay the course on its economic stimulus policy. At 0635 AEST on Wednesday, ...

    • International markets roundup AAP - 3 hours ago

      A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks rose decisively as investors bet that the Federal Reserve will stay the course on its economic stimulus policy. At the closing bell, the ...

    • Lego to expand Czech production AAP - 13 hours ago
      Lego to expand Czech production

      Danish toymaker Lego says it will expand a factory in the Czech Republic and create some 800 jobs to meet growing regional demand for its popular building blocks. Carsten Rasmussen of Lego's European packing ...

    • $A falls as RBA rate cut looks likely AAP - 16 hours ago

      The Australian dollar is over one US cent lower as it looks likely the central bank will cut the cash rate some time in the second half of the year. Some of the currency's losses also came on Monday night ...

    • Cost focus for new News Corp, report says AAP - 16 hours ago

      Rupert Murdoch's hived-off newspaper business is tipped to suffer a fall in earnings in its first two years of stand-alone operation as it tries to reduce costs. Shares in New News Corp (NNC) will start ...

    • Cost focus for new News Corp, report AAP - 17 hours ago

      Rupert Murdoch's hived-off newspaper business is tipped to suffer a fall in earnings in its first two years of stand-alone operation as it tries to reduce costs. Shares in New News Corp (NNC) will start ...

    • Aust shares fall AAP - 18 hours ago

      Australian shares have closed lower, with retail and energy stocks among those weighing on the market. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 11.5 points, or 0.24 per cent, at 4,814.4, while ...

    • Lisa Ho to close its doors forever AAP - 22 hours ago
      Lisa Ho to close its doors forever

      Embattled fashion label Lisa Ho is closing down just weeks after the company went into voluntary administration. Administrators Barry Taylor and Todd Gammel of HLB Mann Judd announced the closure of Lisa ...

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    Company Finances

    • Audi to follow Volkswagen on car recall AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 6:14 PM NZST
      Audi to follow Volkswagen on car recall

      Audi will recall more than 6000 hatchbacks due to the same gearbox safety concerns that prompted its parent company Volkswagen to announce a recall of almost 26,000 vehicles. Audi says the voluntary recall ...

    • Safety concerns spark Volkswagen recall AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 2:43 PM NZST
      Safety concerns spark Volkswagen recall

      Volkswagen will recall almost 26,000 vehicles in Australia because of concerns an electronic malfunction in some cars could cause them to lose power while driving. Affected vehicles include the Golf, Jetta, ...

    • Nintendo focuses on games at E3 with new 'Mario' AP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 1:25 PM NZST
      Nintendo focuses on games at E3 with new 'Mario'

      It's all about the games for Nintendo. Instead of a typical flashy presentation at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the Japanese gaming giant opted to showcase several games for its Wii U system during ...

    • Court hears arguments on NYC's big soda ban AP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 11:43 AM NZST
      Court hears arguments on NYC's big soda ban

      A state appeals court panel had few sweet words Tuesday for a city health regulation that would fight diabetes and obesity by setting a size limit on sugary beverages sold in restaurants. The four justices ...

    • 27-car Nev. sandstorm pileup kills 1, hurts others AP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:52 AM NZST
      27-car Nev. sandstorm pileup kills 1, hurts others

      Twenty-seven vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm that blinded drivers on Interstate 80 in rural northern Nevada, killing a truck driver, seriously injuring several other people and sapping ...

    • More wines coming out in support of gay marriage AP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 8:00 AM NZST
      More wines coming out in support of gay marriage

      Wineries are coming out loud and proud in their support of gay marriage. They're putting it right on the label. "Little by little, we're breaking down the barrier," says Gary Saperstein of Out ...

    • 1 man dead in 27-car Nevada sandstorm pileup AP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:42 AM NZST
      1 man dead in 27-car Nevada sandstorm pileup

      Twenty-seven vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm that blinded drivers on Interstate 80 in rural northern Nevada, killing a truck driver, seriously injuring several other people and sapping ...

    • Marlboro maker Altria jumping into e-cigarettes AP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 3:31 AM NZST
      Marlboro maker Altria jumping into e-cigarettes

      Tobacco company Altria Group Inc. is launching its first electronic cigarette under the MarkTen brand in Indiana starting in August and expanding its smokeless product offerings. The owner of the nation's ...

    • Police crush barricades in Istanbul square AP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 2:57 AM NZST
      Police crush barricades in Istanbul square

      Hundreds of riot police overran improvised barricades at Istanbul's Taksim Square on Tuesday, firing tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon in running battles with protesters who have been occupying ...

    • Senate passes farm bill, moving debate to House AP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 2:45 AM NZST
      Senate passes farm bill, moving debate to House

      The last time Congress passed a farm bill, Democrats had control of the House and the food stamp program was about half the size it is today. That was five years ago. Conservatives calling for an overhaul ...

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    • Does 'After Earth' end reign of Mr. Box Office? AP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 5:24 PM NZST
      Does 'After Earth' end reign of Mr. Box Office?

      It used to be that if a summer flick starred Will Smith, it was a guaranteed moneymaker: First place at the box office, maybe a franchise in the making. But the 44-year-old actor's latest film opened with ...

    • Gold, silver recover losses from last week AP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:12 AM NZST

      Gold and silver futures ended higher Monday, recovering the ground they lost Friday. The actively traded August contract for gold rose $18.90 to $1,411.90 an ounce, a gain of 1.4 percent. Silver for July ...

    • Grain futures mostly rise, livestock prices mixed AP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:40 AM NZST

      Grains futures mostly rose Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery rose 3.25 cents to $7.0875 a bushel; July corn fell 6.25 cents to $6.5575 a bushel; July oats rose 5.25 cents to ...

    • Pandora shares fall on Apple reports AP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 5:35 AM NZST

      Pandora Media Inc. shares sank Monday on reports that Apple is closer to unveiling a competing service. THE SPARK: Apple Inc. is pushing to complete licensing deals with music companies before it debuts ...

    • Union site warns Vegas visitors about labor fights AP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 4:57 AM NZST

      The 55,000-member Culinary Workers Union has launched a site warning Las Vegas visitors about possible strikes that could affect their events. VegasTravelAlert.org lists 10 venues owned by Station Casinos ...

    • Starwood, others to invest more in Le Meridien AP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 4:18 AM NZST

      Starwood Hotels & Resorts will invest another $1 billion in Le Meridien to help support a pipeline of hotels expected to open within the next year. The lodging company and its ownership groups have invested ...

    • NM Sunday liquor sales change set to take effect AP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 3:49 AM NZST

      New Mexicans will soon be able to buy beer, wine and cocktails earlier on Sunday at restaurants and bars. A new law takes effect June 14 allowing liquor to be sold at 11 a.m. rather than noon. However, ...

    • S&P owner increasing stake in India's Crisil AP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 3:48 AM NZST

      The parent company of Standard & Poor's said Monday that it plans to spend $340 million to increase its stake in the fast-growing Indian credit ratings and research company Crisil Ltd. McGraw Hill Financial ...

    • Word of mouth sells at bookseller convention AP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:44 AM NZST

      Should Hannah Kent's "Burial Rites" become a hit with readers this fall, give some credit to the passion of a publishing executive named Karen Torres. Torres, vice president for account marketing ...

    • Corner of Catskills hopes for casino at old hotel AP - Mon, Jun 3, 2013 1:20 AM NZST

      Casino dreams in this corner of the Catskills focus on an empty hotel that had its heyday when families came here in station wagons for shuffleboard, swimming, swanky lounge singers and all-you-can-eat ...

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    • Michigan Gas Utilities seeks rate hike for 2014 AP - Sat, Jun 8, 2013 5:37 AM NZST

      Michigan Gas Utilities has asked the state to allow it to pass on a 6 percent rate increase to customers beginning Jan. 1. The Monroe-based utility says in a release Friday that it filed the request for ...

    • Application for transmission line filed with PUC AP - Fri, Jun 7, 2013 8:03 AM NZST

      Otter Tail Corp. and Xcel Energy Inc. have filed a permit application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission for a high-voltage transmission line from Big Stone City to near Brookings. The 70-mile ...

    • Miss. regulators consider energy efficiency rules AP - Thu, Jun 6, 2013 3:07 AM NZST

      A number of utilities and consumer groups say they support proposed rules that would require Mississippi electric and gas utilities to implement programs to save energy. However, Mississippi Power Co. ...

    • Hawaii utilities panel orders Maui Electric refund AP - Wed, Jun 5, 2013 3:28 AM NZST

      Hawaii's utilities commission is ordering Maui Electric Co. to refund customers more than $8 million after finding the utility was inefficient. The state Public Utilities Commission said Monday it's also ...

    • NC's AG Cooper to appeal Progress Energy rate hike AP - Sat, Jun 1, 2013 6:41 AM NZST

      North Carolina's Attorney General Roy Cooper said Friday he would challenge an electricity rate increase taking effect Saturday that will cost the average home an extra $88 a year. The North Carolina Utilities ...

    • Stocks edge higher; utilities lead gains AP - Fri, May 31, 2013 2:35 AM NZST
      Stocks edge higher; utilities lead gains

      Utilities stocks led an early advance on Wall Street Thursday after Berkshire Hathaway's MidAmerican Energy agreed to buy NV Energy, a Nevada-based electric and natural gas company, for $5.6 billion. The ...

    • NJ BPU approves PSE&G's $446 million solar plan AP - Thu, May 30, 2013 8:16 AM NZST

      The board that regulates New Jersey's public utilities on Wednesday approved a $446 million solar energy plan proposed by the state's largest utility, adding several recommendations aimed at increasing ...

    • Minn. governor signs solar energy standard AP - Sat, May 25, 2013 4:15 AM NZST

      Minnesota's investor-owned utilities will be required to get 1.5 percent of their power from solar energy by 2020 under legislation signed by Gov. Mark Dayton. The solar energy standard also sets a statewide ...

    • Why There Was An Insane Flash Crash In Utilities Stocks At The Opening Bell Business Insider - Fri, May 24, 2013 7:09 AM NZST

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    • CEO Pay: It's good to be in health care AP - Fri, May 24, 2013 3:33 AM NZST

      Here's a look at median CEO pay by industry last year, as calculated by executive pay research firm Equilar. For the fourth time in five years, health care CEOs got the most pay and utilities CEOs got ...

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