Monday, 20 May 2013

Markets

  • All action at Miramar Hobbit studio

    06:57 | 20/5/13
    Stuff.co.nz
    Earlier this month, Hobbit production company 3 Foot 7 Ltd advertised on Trade Me for extras with "character" faces to apply for roles in the films. more»

  • Make trade, not war

    06:55 | 20/5/13
    Inquirer.net
    As Arthur Tan, CEO of Integrated Microelectronics Inc. put it recently: “Labor cost is just one variable.” The electronics ... Meanwhile, Chinese foreign investment is also relocating regionally, seeking cost efficiencies, asset and resources—and ... more»

  • Back in the race

    06:40 | 20/5/13
    Business Standard
    So if one were to really put ones finger on it, how do companies that flounder early on in a new market spring back into reckoning? more»
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NZX Top 5 by Value
CodeNameLastVolumeChange
TELTelecom Corp2.45012,802,3890.1003.92%
FBUFletcher Building8.4404,304,9760.2402.76%
SUMSummerset Group Holdings2.99035,392,1770.0100.33%
NPXNuplex Industries3.0001,246,8990.2407.41%
MRPMighty River Power Limited2.5304,482,5820.0301.17%
  
Recent News

  • Farmers back law change

    06:39 | 20/5/13
    Wanganui Chronicle
    Environmentalists fear the Government's proposed changes to the Resource Management Act would remove its primary focus of protecting the environment and weight it toward economic development. But many ... When the RMA was passed into law in 1991 it was ... more»

  • I tell my son that to become an actor you don't need a six pack: Sunny Deol

    06:39 | 20/5/13
    Times of India
    Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, produced by Sunny Sounds Pvt Ltd and YPD Films UK Pvt Ltd, releases June 7. Share your views. more»

  • Walmart 'blacklists' 250 RMG units

    06:26 | 20/5/13
    Financial Express Bangladesh
    Rising Fashions Ltd managing director Mahmud Hasan Khan said Walmart barring the factories does not mean that they are not compliant, as these are also manufacturing products for other brands like H&M, Inditex and JC Penny. more»

  • PanAust Sets Sights On Chile's Copper

    06:18 | 20/5/13
    Wall Street Journal
    At a time when the valuation of mining companies has fallen sharply and investors are demanding greater capital discipline, the midtier miner is under pressure to decide on its next big investment. Mr. Stafford spoke to The Wall Street Journal about ... more»

  • As time nears for stake sale, stocks may go for a spin

    06:18 | 20/5/13
    mydigitalfc.com
    Firms such as L&T Finance Holdings and Bharti Infratel have more time to comply with the 25 per cent free-float requirement, as they were listed after market watchdog Sebi announced the deadline in June 2010. more»

  • New lab to give scientists underwater access

    06:15 | 20/5/13
    TheNewsTribune.com
    The lab insures exploration will no longer be limited by time or bandwidth and multiple research projects can be conducted at the same time, he said. more»

  • Bishop Auckland gym owner's plans to expand into Newton Aycliffe thwarted by ...

    06:13 | 20/5/13
    The Northern Echo
    “In terms of the gym it is clearly a town centre business which will support the significant investment currently underway in Newton Aycliffe. more»

  • Talking points

    06:10 | 20/5/13
    South China Morning Post
    Chen Guangcheng, the blind Chinese civil rights activist who evaded house arrest to escape to the United States last year, is scheduled gives a speech in the British Parliament and address the Oxford Union tomorrow. A parliamentary ... Three ... more»

  • Class of 2013 Encourged to Get a Job

    06:04 | 20/5/13
    WCN (WestminsterCollege Network)
    ... and development of northwest Pennsylvania businesses, he served as president and chief operating officer of Integra Financial Corporation in Pittsburgh, and served in executive positions with Pennbancorp in Titusville and First Seneca Bank of Oil City. more»

  • Obama IRS attacks a déjà vu of Clinton reign

    06:04 | 20/5/13
    WND.com
    Asked for clarification as to what was meant by the statement, Cederquist doubled down, repeating, “This is a political case, and the decision is going to be made at the national level.” When Farah ... In fact, to maintain trust in government, we need ... more»

  • India to stand firm against EU emissions fines

    05:57 | 20/5/13
    Livemint
    Air India Ltd and Jet Airways (India) Ltd, the only two airlines to fly to Europe, were named in the report. China will not pay for carbon dioxide emissions by its airlines on flights within Europe, a civil aviation official said after the ... Europe ... more»

  • Abbott backs $75bn in cuts

    05:53 | 20/5/13
    The Australian Financial Review
    On Sunday, Prime Minister Julia Gillard nominated this decision as her front-line battle between now and the September federal election, saying Mr Abbott would cost schools $16.2 billion in extra state and Commonwealth funding over six years from ... more»

  • Meat still waiting to enter China

    05:49 | 20/5/13
    3News
    There's still no word from the government on when stalled shipments of meat will be cleared to enter China.  more»

  • SkyCity buys Wharf Casino

    05:47 | 20/5/13
    Otago Daily Times
    SkyCity Entertainment Group has further increased its interest in Queenstown, buying Otago Casinos Ltd, which holds the licence for Wharf Casino. more»

  • Hezbollah steps up Syria battle, Israel threatens more strikes

    05:39 | 20/5/13
    Reuters
    "Our heroic forces are advancing toward Qusair and are chasing the remnants of the terrorists and have hoisted the Syrian flag on the municipality building. In the next few hours we will give you joyous news," the television said. Abu Imad, another ... more»
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