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Brian Gaynor: IPOs: The importance of getting off to a good start
The two big lessons from last year's initial public offerings were the huge difference between the best and worst performing companies and the importance of the first trading day.

Rod Duke bats away takeover talk
Retail veteran Rod Duke is staying silent on market speculation that he might try to take control of struggling childswear retailer Pumpkin Patch.

Xero seeks US boost
Accounting software firm Xero has introduced a new combined payroll and accounting software platform to help increase growth in the US.

Kathmandu shares plunge
Kathmandu's shares have slipped to a near two-year low as the outdoor retailer blames low consumer confidence for a subdued start to Christmas trading in its Australian market.

Wynyard may miss annual forecast
Wynyard Group, the security software firm, warned annual revenue may come in lower than its forecast $29 million.

Shunning Apple tops long list of wrong market calls in 2014
Aversion to the iPhone maker is turning out to be one of the worst blunders in 2014 for money managers.

Rubicon share price jumps after talk of ArborGen float
Rubicon, the forestry company spun out of Fletcher Challenge, has reiterated plans for an initial public offer for ArborGen, the biotech forestry company of which it holds a third.

Withers wins shareholder award
Mighty River chair Joan Withers has become the first ever female recipient of the Shareholders Association's Beacon Award.

Vista completes China cinema roll out
NZ cinema software company, Vista has finished rolling out 230 cinema sites across China in just six weeks.

Nick McDonald: Is leverage good or bad?
Leverage in trading is a good tool for those who use it properly. It is even better than good, it can be great.

Brian Gaynor: Who's on the board a vital shareholder issue
The Financial Markets Authority's consultation paper on corporate governance is timely.

Scales says full-year earnings may exceed prospectus
Scales Corp, the fruit and vegetable logistics company, says annual earnings may beat guidance in its prospectus.

Moa loss widens following restructuring
Moa Group posted a wider first-half loss after the unprofitable boutique beer maker restructured its fledgling business.