Top Indian consumer firms lift outlook on improving urban demand
Consumer Goods tax cuts, stable commodity prices help sales volumes and profits For several quarters, profit margins at…
‘Decent economic growth’ as NZ manufacturing expands – survey
“This was led by the two key indices of production (56.6) and new orders (56.4), followed by deliveries…
Treasury CEO Iain Rennie warns NZ is losing too many of its best and brightest, as the country’s top firms aren’t attracting talent
He noted migrants plugged the gap, but said one couldn’t get away from the fact a large portion…
Oman’s SME sector grows strongly, reaching 130,359 firms
MUSCAT: Oman’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector reached 130,359 registered firms by end-December 2025, as the Small…
NZ sharemarket ends week down 0.1% amid AI fears – Market close
In the United States, the technology-driven Nasdaq Composite fell a further 1.51% to 22,904.58 points and lost nearly…
Ex-Bell Gully solicitor raises US$55m at US$355m valuation for his AI legal tech start-up
So does the aforementioned Uber, which three months ago signed on as an Ivo customer, joining a roster…
Liquidations hit 15-year high as 2025 proves brutal for struggling firms
“You combine that with the ongoing rising costs for insurance, rates, rent and food over the last few…
$356m Rakon takeover bid ‘seems solid, main hurdle gone’ – NZ Shareholders’ Association
The US firm said it would make a formal offer within 20 working days and will be subject…
Succession crisis: How poor planning is hollowing out NZ mid-market firms – Elliot Royce
The issue is succession. Or more precisely, the absence of credible pathways for the next generation to step…
Local firms eye 2026 growth but fear rising costs and inflation
“As local businesses prepare to put another challenging year behind them, it’s encouraging to see optimism coming through…
Black Caps v West Indies: Ajaz Patel firms as New Zealand’s weapon in hunt for victory
Tauranga’s warmer, dryer climate has seen Tauranga wickets tend to favour spin at first-class level, with hopes that…
LawVu hits $400m valuation, buys European firm ClauseBase to boost its AI push
The nine ClauseBase staff will join LawVu’s team – taking the firm’s total headcount to 160, 100 of…