MARKET OPEN: Weak IMF outlook likely to temper investor optimism

MARKET OPEN: Weak IMF outlook likely to temper investor optimism
Rebecca Howard
Another positive session on Wall Street may help investor sentiment, although gains may be tempered as the International Monetary Fund slashes global growth forecasts.  Wall Street gained as the US moves toward a partial reopening of its economy. White House adviser Larry Kudlow said President Donald Trump would make a number of announcements about re-opening the US economy in the next day or two as the health crisis appeared to be ebbing, Reuters reported. Some state governors, however, say the decision lies with them. The Dow Jones I...

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Eye on Central Otago as new West African gold belt
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Investors cream $214m from Fonterra Mainland sale
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NZ sharemarket starts new week up 0.2%
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The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,499.04, up 34.58 points or 0.26%.

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The Warehouse CEO Mark Stirton unveils cost reset amid margin pressure
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Continued margin pressure and an unsustainable cost base have led The Warehouse Group to implement a comprehensive cost reset programme, something which could see head office roles slashed to save costs.Chief executive Mark Stirton said the group’s shareholders expect decisive ac...

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