Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on what the demand for shares and bonds means for investors

The big US companies used to buy back more shares than they issued, but that's changed in recent months. The latest bank estimates claim 2026 could be the first year in almost three decades that that reverses. Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explained further. LISTEN ABOVE

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company returning to profit after downturn

The boss of Fletcher Building says the company's in a much better position now than it was this time last year. It's reported a full year net profit of $228 million, up from a net loss of $419 million last year. The company has sold several business arms - including its Fletcher Construction divi…

Kate Boyer: Air NZ Ground and In-Flight Chief Operations Officer on the airline revealing a new rebooking system to international flights

Air New Zealand is rolling out automatic re-booking technology to international flight cancellations after rolling it out for domestic flights mid-last year. The airline says previously, re-booking customers after a long-haul cancellation took up to six hours. Ground and In-Flight Chief Operation…

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on whether the recent beef boom could continue

A global boom for beef is driving up cattle numbers - but how likely can it keep up the momentum? Data shows the 2025-2026 season was generally favourable for beef farmers, but concerns have been raised about the impact of overseas markets like the US.  The Country's Hamish McKay explained furthe…

Ben Crozier: Forsyth Barr Associate Analyst on Kiwibank looking to merge with TSB

The chair of Kiwibank's holding company is floating the idea of a Kiwibank-TSB merger. It comes as a group of Taranaki locals is seeking an interim injunction to stop a proposed merger of TSB and Heartland banks. The interim injunction on the TSB-Heartland merger is due to be heard on Thursday. …

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company posting an improved increase in earnings

Mercury Energy has recorded a huge surge in profit, thanks to favourable hydro conditions and renewable power generation. The energy gentailer has announced annual net profit for $321-million, up from just $1 million last year. The previous year had been affected by unusually dry and calm conditi…

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the US share markets dropping last week

The US share market took a significant drop last Friday, and experts are unpacking the possible factors behind this. Softer US retail sales, weaker consumer sentiment data and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the oil prices are likely factors behind the drop. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane …

Graeme Sumner: Lyttelton Port CEO on the port's planned $821m expansion

Lyttelton Port says growing trade and ageing infrastructure have made its $821-million-dollar expansion necessary. The project includes a new wharf and container terminal, lifting capacity to around 850 thousand containers a year. Chief executive Graeme Sumner says the port's running out of capac…

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the 'SaaSpocalypse' means for software stocks

The looming 'SaaSpocalypse' is doing the rounds and prompting concern among investors, but what does it actually mean?      After a significant downturn for software companies, investment has shot back up, but it could be a dead cat bounce - according to some. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explain…

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the whey protein boom means for dairy companies

New Zealand dairy companies are cashing in on a surge in global demand for bioactive proteins found in cow's milk, namely whey, off the back of the surge in weight-loss drugs. Demand for whey powder in the US is soaring and Rabobank has reported high demand for high-protein yoghurt and dairy drink…