Opinion

Opinion and analysis from Pattrick Smellie, Peter Griffin, David Chaplin and Cameron Bagrie and a top-level group of New Zealand experts, including the BusinessDesk editorial team.
When will the ships come in?
Opinion

Kare Johnstone: When will the ships come in?

Unprecedented congestion in the shipping industry has been caused by global lockdowns, an increase of nearly 20% in cargo (and cruise) ships being scrapped, then pent-up post-lockdown demand. When will it all end?

Kare Johnstone 01 Nov 2021
Fonterra directors expected the share and unit prices to fall
Opinion

Jenny Ruth: Fonterra directors expected the share and unit prices to fall

Fonterra's directors were unanimous in their decision to cap the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund and on the need for a capital restructure.

Jenny Ruth 01 Nov 2021
Tech titans driving Wall St higher
Opinion

Brian Gaynor: Tech titans driving Wall St higher

Most of the big US tech stocks have had a great run in the latest quarterly results, although Apple and Amazon have seen some downside from covid-19 supply chain disruptions.

Brian Gaynor 30 Oct 2021
The Sky’s the limit, until it isn’t
Opinion

Paul McBeth: The Sky’s the limit, until it isn’t

Sky TV's turnaround plan looks solid, but can it bring its shareholders along for the ride?

Paul McBeth 29 Oct 2021