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While you were sleeping: Euro-zone GDP stalls
By Margreet Dietz Aug. 15 (BusinessDesk) - Equities on both sides of the Atlantic advanced amid expectations that central banks will remain more accommodating than previously expected to help spur the pace of recovery and counter the impact of international conflict. In lat...

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise on Nuplex, Vital Healthcare earnings
By Suze Metherell Aug. 14 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares rose after Nuplex Industries beat expectations for its full-year earnings. Vital Healthcare Property Trust paced the advance, while on the NZ Alternative Index, Pushpay soared 48 percent in its debut after a complia...

NZ dollar gains after retail sales beats expectations
By Paul McBeth Aug. 14 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar gained after government figures showed better-than-expected consumer spending in the second quarter, stoking optimism about the strength of the local economy. The kiwi rose as high as 84.88 US cents, trading at ...