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NZ dollar hold gains vs. euro on optimism about Greek bail-out; France downgraded

NZ dollar hold gains vs. euro on optimism about Greek bail-out; France downgraded

By Paul McBeth Nov. 20 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar held gains on optimism European finance chiefs will sign up to the next tranche of Greece's multi-billion euro bail-out and after France had its credit rating downgraded. The kiwi traded at 81.84 US cents at 5pm in...

20 Nov 2012
A2 in talks with NZX about shifting to main board

A2 in talks with NZX about shifting to main board

By Paul McBeth Nov. 20 (BusinessDesk) - A2 Corp, which markets milk products with a protein variant claimed to have health benefits, is in talks with the New Zealand Stock Exchange about shifting its listing on the main board. The company, currently listed on the alternative m...

20 Nov 2012
Pumpkin Patch wary of Christmas trading as retailers keep discounting

Pumpkin Patch wary of Christmas trading as retailers keep discounting

By Paul McBeth Nov. 20 (BusinessDesk) - Pumpkin Patch, the children's clothing chain that closed underperforming stores in the US and UK this year, is wary of the upcoming Christmas trading period as the environment stays tough and retailers continue to discount their wares to a...

20 Nov 2012