ANALYSIS: Markets need to believe the Iran war will be short, because the alternative could be really bad.
ANALYSIS: The retirement village lender looks as healthy as a full English.
ANALYSIS: In a remarkable change of heart, the retirement village operator’s board has endorsed a scheme it previously saw as lowball.
ANALYSIS: As NZ Rugby awaits the fruits of a deal with private equity, a glance across the Tasman could offer some inspiration.
ANALYSIS: The Electricity Authority is commissioning a new price comparison website when the real question is why it’s even necessary.
ANALYSIS: By going to court over an analyst’s report the listed company is focusing attention on the very thing it would rather everyone overlooked.
ANALYSIS: KiwiRail’s ferry travails are a good reason to look at other options.
ANALYSIS: The reversal of an offshore oil and gas exploration ban is unlikely to be a panacea for energy supplies.
ANALYSIS: It’s been a long time coming, but the regulator’s lawsuit against fund manager Booster is a wake-up call for all concerned.
ANALYSIS: The spectre of US private placement debt can be seen behind SkyCity’s shock decision to suspend dividends.