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Some breathing space could help

By DAVID HARGREAVES - The Dominion Post

This is starting to feel a bit like that "phony war" period; the time when nothing appears to be happening but everyone knows something will happen – they just don't know quite what and when.

Opus IPO seems good despite low liquidity

Forget age-old advice and go for stock

Fewer listings as demand for shares set to accelerate

US markets hit all-time highs

Reuters | 07:55am

On Wall Street stocks gained, with the Dow and S&P; 500 hitting record highs after Wal-Mart increased its profit outlook, lifting optimism about earnings.

Boeing delays first 787 Dreamliner

Aust home loans plummet as housing moves out of reach

EU raids freight firms in suspected cartel

Big is beautiful when it's property

The Dominion Post

From hair to high-rise, Steve Petherick has made a pile, Colin Patterson writes.

Lonely Planet embarks on new journey

Myanmar's window to the world

It's the golden age of prosperity

Board showdown for airport

By DENISE MCNABB - Independent Financial Review

A showdown is looming at Auckland International Airport's annual meeting on November 20 when at least three new nominations will be put forward in an attempt to break up the incumbent board.

Hong Kong port approach revealed

Macquarie Bank distances itself from Blue Chip spiel

Oct 11 - Close: NZD responds to Greenback's fall but remains rangebound

NZPA

The New Zealand dollar traded higher today in response to a downturn in the US dollar, but dealers said the kiwi is still rangebound.

Oct 11 - Open: Dollar in tight range, limited by weak housing data

Oct 10 - Close: Kiwi steadies after bouncy night

Oct 10 - Open: Bouncy night for dollar as greenback's rally ends

Oct 12 - Close: NZ Shares inch higher despite weaker telecom

NZPA

The sharemarket posted a small gain today, having lost ground in a series of small declines this week in contrast to record-breaking markets in Australia and the United States.

Oct 11 - Open: Market down for fourth day this week

Oct 10 - Close: Sky city, Aia ease on flat market

Oct 10 - Open: Market firms in early trading

KiwiSaver uptake about 130,000, Cullen says

NZPA

About 130,000 people have so far enrolled for the KiwiSaver scheme, Finance Minister Michael Cullen told Parliament today.

How to set KiwiSaver credit clock ticking

KiwiSaver brings out creative savers

Employers 'ambushed' over KiwiSaver

NZX Weekly Diary Dates

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Monday, 8 October 2007 to Monday, 15 October 2007

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School Holidays - the perfect time to teach kids about money

Time to crack open your nest egg?

Weekly Home Loan Report: 1-7 October 2007

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There have been further cuts to fixed rates over terms of two to five years from some finance companies and non bank lenders over the past week but some one-year rates have increased. The major banks, however, are maintaining identical rates over all terms.

Weekly Home Loan Report: 1-7 October, 2007

Top broker named

NZMBA introduces disclosure documents

Cullen Fund again outperforms

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The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has produced a net return of 14.58% in the latest financial year.

GSF returns up but tax bites harder

KiwiSaver default funds should be balanced: ANZ

Two new appointments to First NZ Capital Investment Management

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First NZ Capital Investment Management has made two senior appointments as it boosts its retail presence and enters the KiwiSaver space

Macquarie Private Wealth adds to its Auckland Retail Advisory team

3 new senior appointments for Mercer

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