Stories by Pattrick - Page 5
World Week Ahead: Fed-inspired cheer
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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rio tinto
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industrial
US Federal Reserve policy makers have helped renew optimism in global equities with their promise to be patient on raising interest rates, triggeri.
Britannia takes down TV ads, working with FMA over UK pension ads
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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martech
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risk & compliance
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tax
Britannia pauses TV ads and adjusts its website after FMA concerns over UK pension transfer campaigns causing undue pressure on consumers.
FMA warns against misleading UK pension scheme transfers advertising
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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financial markets authority
The Financial Markets Authority is warning against misleading advertising about transferring UK pension scheme entitlements to New Zealand to avoid.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall with oil; OceanaGold, Fletcher slip; Air NZ gains
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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wall street
New Zealand shares joined in a global sell off, led by OceanaGold Corp and Fletcher Building, as investors were spooked by a falling oil price.
World Week Ahead: Yellen, US retail sales
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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wall street
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inflation
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industrial
Remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Thursday, followed by the latest monthly report on US retail sales will draw the focus of the week.
Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%
Tue, 19th Nov 2013
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saas
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physical security
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pc hardware
Wynyard Group ramps up 2013 capital spending by up to 63%, bringing forward staff recruitment and setting new expenditure targets to drive sales growth.
Xero sales gain 84% as cash on hand falls to $55m
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm whose shares have soared 150 percent this year, said first-half sales almost doubled as it continued to chase cu.
Rapid customer growth for Xero with continued financial losses
Fri, 24th May 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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healthtech
Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, widened its annual loss in line with is guidance while using cash reserves to double revenue and paying custome.
Rakon plunges deeper into the red
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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rakon
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banking
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managing director
Rakon's losses soar to $32.8m as it writes down assets in China and NZ, hitting the lower end of its downgraded earnings forecast.
Google NZ workers keep pace as online ad sales grow
Wed, 8th May 2013
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martech
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digital entertainment
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google
Search giant stacked on workers last year to keep pace with an online advertising market that's growing at the expense of newspapers and television.
Xero doubles annual sales as customer numbers surge
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has doubled annual sales as its customer numbers continued to surge and said it expects an annual loss of below $15 million.
Wynyard Group splits from Jade
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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risk & compliance
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wynyard group
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risk management
Christchurch software developer Jade Corp is splitting off its fast-growing intelligence-gathering software arm, Wynyard Group, as a separate entity.
Apple turns sour overnight
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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technology gifts
Wall Street fall amid concern Apple is facing headwinds, fanning concern that other companies might struggle with demand for their products and services too.
Sluggish first half pushes Rakon to $3.96M loss
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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rakon
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shares
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r&d
A sluggish first half saw Rakon's six-month loss widen to USD $3.96M, with falling revenues and rising expenses. Shares dropped 4.4% to 43 cents.