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Stock Takes: How analysts rated Sky-TV3 deal

Sky expects a $20m ebitda improvement from cost synergies over three years.

Stock Takes: The unusual way an NZX-listed company found out its major shareholder was selling up

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Stock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wet

Hydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.

Record highs for US markets: What it means for KiwiSaver investors

KiwiSaver funds have about $35 billion in US equities.

Stock Takes: Why NZ's sharemarket is falling behind global counterparts

The New Zealand sharemarket has fallen 5% in the first half, while others have gained.

Stock Takes: In play - more firms eyed for takeover as economy remains sluggish

BGH's tilt at Tourism Holdings has sparked more merger and acquisition speculation.

Stock Takes: Why NZ's largest firms are suddenly ripe for takeover talks

Fletcher Building, Spark and Ryman are potentially all on the radar.

Stock Takes: Why more Kiwis are taking a punt on Wall St

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'Morbid fascination': Bond yield spikes unsettle investors

Rising world bond yields are unsettling sharemarket investors.

Stock Takes: Who’s lining up to buy Fonterra’s Mainland and how much is it worth?

Fonterra's Mainland sale process continues despite a turbulent sharemarket.

Stock Takes: How Sharesies investors responded to ‘Liberation Day ’ convulsions

Sharesies investors have opted to play safe during convulsions on world markets.

What’s next for NZ stocks after a poor first quarter? Stock Takes

New Zealand shares suffered a poor first quarter, driven by sickly corporate earnings.

Stock Takes: Has ethical investing lost its shine?

The change of Government in the United States has put ESG investing on the back foot.

Stock Takes: Is gold a good bet?

Gold has hit a record high this week but is it a good investment?

Stock Takes: Focus turns to second half after RBNZ rate cut

Focus has turned to those companies who will benefit from this week's RBNZ rate cut.

Stock Takes: Will NZ corporate earnings offer green shoots for the economy?

The reporting season gets fully underway next week. Will there be green shoots?

Stock Takes: Why the NZ sharemarket is lagging the rest

There are some stark contrasts between the local index and other comparable markets.

Stock Takes: Better times ahead for NZX-listed dairy companies?

Synlait is back in action after a terrible 2024, while trade tension overhangs FPH.