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Michael Hill flags increased 1H earnings as sales rise 10 percent

Michael Hill flags increased 1H earnings as sales rise 10 percent

By Suze Metherell Jan. 23 (BusinessDesk) - Michael Hill International, the jewellery chain that bears the name of its founder, expects first-half earnings to rise after reporting a 10 percent lift in sales over the period. Earnings before interest and tax were between A$29 mi...

22 Jan 2014
Warehouse warns 1H earnings to fall by up to 13 percent

Warehouse warns 1H earnings to fall by up to 13 percent

By Paul McBeth Jan. 23 (BusinessDesk) – Budget retailer Warehouse Group is warning its first-half profit will fall by as much as 13 percent after strong Christmas sales failed to compensate for a margin squeeze in the first quarter, higher funding costs, and reduced rental inco...

22 Jan 2014
NZ dollar slips amid speculation Fed will further trim asset purchases next week

NZ dollar slips amid speculation Fed will further trim asset purchases next week

By Paul McBeth Jan. 23 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell against the greenback amid speculation the Federal Reserve will further trim its bond buying programme when it reviews policy next week. The kiwi fell to 83.06 US cents at 8am in Wellington from 83.22 cents y...

22 Jan 2014