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NZ economy grows 0.8% in fourth quarter, on tourist spending, heated housing market
Inflation

NZ economy grows 0.8% in fourth quarter, on tourist spending, heated housing market

The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Wall Street rallies on Fed
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Wall Street rallies on Fed

Wall Street gained, erasing earlier losses, after US Federal Reserve policy makers flagged that they expect interest rates to rise at a slower pace wh.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Microsoft makes IoT play with Azure and Window 10
Public Cloud

Microsoft makes IoT play with Azure and Window 10

Microsoft has detailed its internet of things play, with an Azure IoT Suite and an IoT focused version of the Windows 10 operating system.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Wall Street falls as Fed gathers
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Wall Street falls as Fed gathers

Wall Street fell as US Federal Reserve policy makers began a two-day meeting that will offer fresh clues about the timing of an increase in interest r.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Weak data quell rate rise fear
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Weak data quell rate rise fear

Wall Street advanced as weaker-than-expected data on US manufacturing and the housing industry bolstered hopes the Federal Reserve might affirm that i.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends
Unified Communications

MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends

The consumer IoT market, on the other hand, is becoming a business imperative for many carriers as they experience smartphone and data plan saturation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
World Week Ahead: Will the Fed remain patient?
US Federal Reserve

World Week Ahead: Will the Fed remain patient?

The key focus in the coming days will be how the US Federal Reserve tweaks its monetary policy position, and what that means for the timing of an inte.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Pressure eases on Fed
Supply Chain

While you were sleeping: Pressure eases on Fed

Wall Street gained after a surprise drop in US retail sales bolstered hope that Federal Reserve policy makers might not be in a rush to raise interest.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Greenback extends rally
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Greenback extends rally

Wall Street seesawed as the US dollar continued its climb amid bets the Federal Reserve is gearing up to lift interest rates as early as June.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Dollar strength hits stocks, oil
NZX

While you were sleeping: Dollar strength hits stocks, oil

Wall Street dropped as the US dollar continued to strengthen amid bets the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
SnapperNet wins Maxon modem/router distribution
Snapper Network Distributors

SnapperNet wins Maxon modem/router distribution

SnapperNet will be bringing Maxon's range of modem/routers to the New Zealand market, after inking a distribution agreement with Maxon Australia.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Apple Watch to take centre stage this week
Wearables

Apple Watch to take centre stage this week

Shares of Apple will be in focus today as it is expected to unveil its new Apple Watch, the first real new product since Steve Jobs' death.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: European stocks, bonds rally
Government

While you were sleeping: European stocks, bonds rally

European stocks climbed, while the euro dropped to the lowest level in more than 11 years, after the European Central Bank said it will start wider as.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Eyes on US jobs, ECB
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Eyes on US jobs, ECB

Wall Street fell after a softer-than-expected private jobs report and a decline in oil prices, while stocks in Europe gained ahead of a European Centr.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Stocks slide on car sales
Cisco

While you were sleeping: Stocks slide on car sales

Wall Street moved lower from record highs after disappointing car sales lowered the appeal of equities for now, as investors await a speech from Feder.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Tech spend in global education to exceed $67.8 billion
EduTech

Tech spend in global education to exceed $67.8 billion

Social and economic pressures are forcing senior education leaders to rethink business models and consider a range of new technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Warehouse; Diligent falls on downgrade
NZX

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Warehouse; Diligent falls on downgrade

New Zealand shares rose to a fresh record pushed higher by Warehouse Group after James Pascoe lifted its stake to become the second-biggest shareholde.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Goodman to spend $28 million on three new developments
Shares

Goodman to spend $28 million on three new developments

Goodman Property Trust, New Zealand's largest listed property investor by market value, will spend $28 million on two new industrial plants and an off.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015