US stories - Page 9
Spotify picks up its game with a slew of new features
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Spotify's response to the growing competition in the music streaming space is to become a ' 24-hour entertainment destination'.
NZ Merino inks $8 million contract to supply US-based SmartWool
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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The New Zealand Merino Company, which markets the nation's wool to customers on behalf of suppliers, has inked an $8 million one-year deal to supply 6.
While you were sleeping: US durable goods orders drop
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Stocks on Wall Street and in Europe slid after an unexpected drop in US durable goods orders bolstered concern about the strong greenback and its impa.
NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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New Zealand recorded a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, led by declining dairy exports, while the annual deficit widened to the larges.
Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Auckland International Airport said international passenger numbers through New Zealand's busiest gateway rose 5.
Cisco announced IoE innovation centres in Australia
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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Cisco highlighted the company's continuing commitment to connecting more devices and the resultant disruption to existing business models.
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.
RBA hold cash rate at 2.25%, says further easing 'may be appropriate'
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate unchanged, having cut the benchmark to a record low last month, saying further cuts may be appropriat.
Weak global demand weighs on New Zealand sheep, cattle prices
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Weakening demand in China and Europe, combined with the impact of a nine-month port strike on the US West Coast, have eroded farmgate prices for sheep.
Promapp pushes into US market with new hire
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Promapp Solutions has hired Sarah Berkowski as chief marketing officer to help drive the company's tilt at the US market.
UPDATE: Fonterra Shareholders' Council relieved at dairy forecast being maintained
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Farmers will be relieved at today's decision by Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, to maintain its forecast payout to fa.
Fonterra kicks off $144 million partnership with Dutch cheese maker
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Fonterra Co-operative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, has commissioned a new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, in the north of the.
Douglas Pharmaceuticals diversifies, shoots for near quarter-billion dollar turnover
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Douglas Pharmaceuticals, New Zealand's largest developer and manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals, is targeting annual revenues of $244 million.
While you were sleeping: Optimism for Greek debt deal
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Equities on both sides of the Atlantic advanced amid speculation Greece and its international lenders will reach a deal soon that would safeguard t.
Xero targets overseas market with US-based Douglas Jeffries named as CFO
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Xero gears up for global expansion, appointing Douglas Jeffries, seasoned US financial expert, as its new CFO.
Eric Watson's US dairy venture changes tack with planned iced tea merger
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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Eric Watson, the expatriate New Zealand businessman with a fortune estimated at $400 million in the National Business Review 2014 Rich List, is cha.
MRP to quit Chilean, German geothermal investments, sticks with US plant
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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MightyRiverPower, the first of the state-owned power companies to be partially privatised last year, will quit its geothermal investments in Chile.
Quantec signs Mexican distribution deal for anti-acne cream derived from cow's milk
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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Startup biotech company Quantec Ltd has signed a Mexican distribution partner agreement to launch its anti-acne cream, the only treatment globally.
China's crackdown on polluting tanneries, Russia sanctions drive record slump in lambskin prices
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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Global lambskin prices have collapsed from the first quarter's record highs, as a Chinese crackdown on polluting tanneries and Russian trade sancti.
Serko to boost sales and staff after $3.6m loss
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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Serko plans sales and staff boost despite a $3.6m loss, targeting growth with a 50% revenue increase and new business pipeline for FY16.