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Opus International lifts first-half profit as NZ gains offset rest-of-world losses
By Jonathan Underhill Aug. 14 (BusinessDesk) - Opus International Consultants, whose shares soared today on a takeover offer at an 87 percent premium, posted an improved first-half profit as a gain in Australia and New Zealand made up for losses in other regions. Adjusted n...
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Contact on earnings outlook; Heartland, Opus gain; Freightways falls
By Sophie Boot Aug. 14 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares gained as Contact Energy and Heartland Bank rose on positive earnings, while Freightways dropped on concern over margin pressure. Opus International Consultants soared on the prospect of a takeover. The S&P/NZX50 I...
NZ dollar barely budges as all eyes focus on North Korea
By Rebecca Howard Aug. 14 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar barely budged from where it started the day after a brief lift following strong retail sales was short-lived as attention remained focused on events surrounding North Korea. The kiwi rose as high as 73.31 af...
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