Stories by Pattrick - Page 47
Xero reports $85m of cash in first cashflow report
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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xero
Accounting software firm had $85 million of cash at the end of 2012 after raising $60 million in a private placement in December.
Govt reactivates pre-Novopay pay provider as problems persist
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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payroll systems
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datacom
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novopay
As Novopay falters, Govt turns to Datacom to ensure teachers' pay, revealing deep flaws in the payroll system overhaul.
Netflix surprises as Apple disappoints
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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apple
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Netflix's unexpected profit dazzles as Apple's earnings falter, shaking up Wall Street's dynamics.
US tech earnings in focus this week
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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microsoft
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google
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industrial
US corporate earnings will take centre stage with Apple, Microsoft, IBM and Google among those scheduled to release in the coming days.
Wynyard Group splits from Jade
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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wynyard group
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risk management
Christchurch software developer Jade Corp is splitting off its fast-growing intelligence-gathering software arm, Wynyard Group, as a separate entity.
Apple turns sour overnight
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Wall Street fall amid concern Apple is facing headwinds, fanning concern that other companies might struggle with demand for their products and services too.
Sam Morgan trims holding in Xero to below 5%
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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trade me
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retailers
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ndi
Trade Me founder trims his holding in Xero, taking advantage of a share price that has soared by 179 percent this year.
Rakon cuts full-year guidance on delayed sales
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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tax
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nzx
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rakon
Rakon cuts its full-year earnings guidance because of sales delays and thinner margins.
Datacom sees no strategy change
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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it services
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wellington
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management
Wellington-based IT services firm doesn't envisage any change in its direction after 35 percent shareholder sale.
NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal
Sat, 8th Dec 2012
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nzx
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ipo
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trade me
Unnamed adviser at a registered NZX participant to pay $10,000 settlement after getting found out on a backroom deal to get Trade Me shares when the online auction site was floated last year.
Chorus claims copper price victory
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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chorus
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commerce commission
Chorus averts major price slash on copper services, winning regulatory nod with slight 3.9% cut, easing fears for its ageing network's revenue.
US investors pour $82M into Xero
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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shares
Two American investors have increased their interest in cloud accounting software provider Xero by a total of $82 million.
Renaissance tackles takeover bids with strategic adviser
Tue, 27th Nov 2012
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renaissance
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yoobee
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retailers
Company hires Grant Samuel & Associates for a strategic review, saying its weak share price leaves the firm vulnerable to a takeover.
Sluggish first half pushes Rakon to $3.96M loss
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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rakon
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shares
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nz
Revenues fall and operating expenses rise during a period of sluggish growth in major markets.
Rakon to cut 60 NZ jobs
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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jobs
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rakon
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nz
Rakon shifts more manufacturing to China and India in a bid to cut costs and widen profit margins.
Copper lines could crash fibre investment
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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chorus
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commerce commission
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government
Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.
Trade Me expects to meet dividend target
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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nzx
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christmas
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trade me
Trade me said it will meet its prospectus forecast for dividends in the second half of the year though a hoped-for economic upturn hasn't materialised.
Employees using own technology at work
Wed, 24th Oct 2012
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social media
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boyd
Companies are being more flexible about allowing employees to use their own technology at work and are using social media more for communication.
NZ dollar falls after weak Google earnings
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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migration
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google
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new zealand dollar
The New Zealand dollar followed US stock markets lower after internet search engine Google missed profit estimates.
Xero seeks short-term cash cover
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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wellington
The cloud accounting software firm expects to make more losses in its push to become a global player and may raise more cash to pay for those plans.
ComCom says less Telco regulation needed now
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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government
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chorus
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commerce commission
ComCom deems less regulation needed in NZ's telecom sector, credits boosted competition to Telecom's Chorus spin-off last year.
Crowdfunding comes under security spotlight
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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nz
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
New Zealand's securities law is set to capture crowdfunding if it strays into the territory of offering returns.
Xero heads for Oz after sales hike
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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xero
The cloud-based accounting platform provider more than doubled first-half sales and expects to list across the Tasman next month as it boosts its oper.
Telecom helps Vodafone boost profits by 16%
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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chorus
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telstraclear
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telco
Vodafone NZ sees 16% profit jump thanks to Telecom settlement, despite facing regulatory challenges and customer losses.