US stories - Page 9
Moa sees full-year loss similar to 2014's $5.8 mln, recovery in 2016
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Moa Group forecasts a full-year loss similar to 2014's USD $5.8 million but expects 2016 recovery driven by cost-cutting and margin improvement.
RBA hold cash rate at 2.25%, says further easing 'may be appropriate'
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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australian dollar
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global economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate unchanged, having cut the benchmark to a record low last month, saying further cuts may be appropriat.
Weak global demand weighs on New Zealand sheep, cattle prices
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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silver fern farms
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market
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demand
Weakening demand in China and Europe, combined with the impact of a nine-month port strike on the US West Coast, have eroded farmgate prices for sheep.
Promapp pushes into US market with new hire
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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promapp
Promapp Solutions has hired Sarah Berkowski as chief marketing officer to help drive the company's tilt at the US market.
UPDATE: Fonterra Shareholders' Council relieved at dairy forecast being maintained
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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westpac
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strategy
Farmers will be relieved at today's decision by Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, to maintain its forecast payout to fa.
Fonterra kicks off $144 million partnership with Dutch cheese maker
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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fonterra
Fonterra Co-operative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, has commissioned a new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, in the north of the.
Douglas Pharmaceuticals diversifies, shoots for near quarter-billion dollar turnover
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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jobs
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douglas pharmaceuticals
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patents
Douglas Pharmaceuticals, New Zealand's largest developer and manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals, is targeting annual revenues of $244 million.
While you were sleeping: Optimism for Greek debt deal
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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exxon mobil
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economy
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industrial
Equities on both sides of the Atlantic advanced amid speculation Greece and its international lenders will reach a deal soon that would safeguard t.
Xero targets overseas market with US-based Douglas Jeffries named as CFO
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero gears up for global expansion, appointing Douglas Jeffries, seasoned US financial expert, as its new CFO.
Eric Watson's US dairy venture changes tack with planned iced tea merger
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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agriculture
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nasdaq
Eric Watson, the expatriate New Zealand businessman with a fortune estimated at $400 million in the National Business Review 2014 Rich List, is cha.
MRP to quit Chilean, German geothermal investments, sticks with US plant
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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stock market
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private equity
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partners
MightyRiverPower, the first of the state-owned power companies to be partially privatised last year, will quit its geothermal investments in Chile.
Quantec signs Mexican distribution deal for anti-acne cream derived from cow's milk
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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exporting
Startup biotech company Quantec Ltd has signed a Mexican distribution partner agreement to launch its anti-acne cream, the only treatment globally.
China's crackdown on polluting tanneries, Russia sanctions drive record slump in lambskin prices
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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market
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exports
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demand
Global lambskin prices have collapsed from the first quarter's record highs, as a Chinese crackdown on polluting tanneries and Russian trade sancti.
Serko to boost sales and staff after $3.6m loss
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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serko
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partners
Serko plans sales and staff boost despite a $3.6m loss, targeting growth with a 50% revenue increase and new business pipeline for FY16.
Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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market
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free
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expansion
This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.
Wynyard hires former Darktrace, GCHQ officer Andrew France
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Wynyard Group, the security software company spun out of Jade Software last year, has hired Andrew France, former deputy director of cyber defence.
VMob moving towards world domination
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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vmob
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retailers
VMob, New Zealand’s multi award-winning mobile marketing company, is gaining momentum and continuing to expand around the globe.
Xero lines up heavy hitter for US push
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero recruits tech guru Andy Lark for its US expansion, aiming to build on its significant subscription revenue growth and market presence.
Boost for Kiwi schools as Instructure makes moves into ANZ...
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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edutech
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schools
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lms
Instructure's Canvas expands its footprint in Australia and New Zealand by opening its APAC HQ in Sydney to meet growing demand from educators.
Microsoft unveils futuristic TechEd 2014 line-up...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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microsoft
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azure
Microsoft's annual TechEd New Zealand IT conference to feature insights into cloud, mobile and advanced device interaction.