Category: NZ Stock Market
Blustery Markets Coming — How to Invest
The world is a dynamic place. The US versus China trade war is unresolved. You can see the markets buck and kick with every fresh update.
Who Dares Wins: How to Succeed in NZ’s Low-Wage Economy
The last budget focused on mental health. And as I analysed it, I wondered when I too would end up going crazy. Want to improve mental health? Financial wellbeing shouldn’t be ignored.
Cannasouth IPO — A Post-Mortem
On Wednesday, 19 June, the very first public cannabis company listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Within 60 minutes of going live, the stock tanked…
Why Is ANZ Slaughtering Its CEO?
Let’s be honest: things aren’t lining up here. It’s ludicrous to suggest that this ultra-wealthy, ANZ-lifer would risk his reputation over chump change.
Is Your Fear Leaving Millions on the Table?
While the market indexes were scathed in 2008–9, certain companies bucked the trend. Investors bought them at good value. They had nothing to fear from an ‘impending correction.’
Why I’m Investing in 33 Million Paying Customers
The number and reliability of customers remains an important test when it comes to investing in listed companies.
First Weed Company to List on the NZX?
Cannasouth is seeking $5 million from invited investors and another $5 million in a public offer. This could end a long listing drought on our bone-dry exchange.
The Reason Why I’m Investing in Fish
In New Zealand, we have one of the largest fishing zones in the world. 4.1 million square kilometres. And a low population base. This provides a competitive advantage.
Why a Kiwi Market Overhaul Is on the Cards
Here are my observations and recommendations for a more vibrant investment ecosystem here in New Zealand.
Winter Is Coming: All the Signs of a Slowing NZ Economy
Orr, Jones and friends seem to think that the economy needs jump-starting. Maybe it does…let’s look at the facts.
What’s Killing New Zealand’s Stock Market?
As we cross the 24-month mark for New Zealand’s IPO drought. It raises a question. Does New Zealand’s stock market have the capital to fund start-ups?
Sky TV [NZX:SKT] Share Price Soars by Over 4%
The Sky Network Television Limited [NZX:SKT] share price has increased by 4.1% at the time of writing.
The Herald Goes Premium: Should You Buy NZME?
The banners are getting bigger and the ads smarter, but I seldom click. Because once you click, you get lost into the net. It’s not on the same paper page anymore.
The Urgent Hunt for Yield That’s Boosting Kiwi Stocks
One of the reasons shares and property have boomed is due to the new approach in monetary policy since the global financial crisis of 2008. The approach penalises savers in the bank but rewards the owners of physical and financial assets.
‘Sin Stocks’: The Dark Side of Investing
Today, let’s discuss the interesting conundrum of KiwiSaver funds…and whether or not they ought to invest in ‘sin stocks’.