Software stocks have taken a dive, and it's prompted concern among economists.

This follows a difficult month for the sector, with many of them seeing their shares drop by 40 percent as a result of AI.

Milford Asset Management's Michael Luke explained further.

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Software stocks have taken a dive, and it's prompted concern among economists.
This follows a difficult month for the sector, with many of them seeing their shares drop by 40 percent as a result of AI.
Milford Asset Management's Michael Luke explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE
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Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on software stocks plunging

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Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has launched its own new AI-powered assistant.

Muse went to number one on the app stores and it's generated plenty of interest, but not everyone's a fan.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further - and revealed why Amazon has cut the agent off its platform.

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Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has launched its own new AI-powered assistant.
Muse went to number one on the app stores and it's generated plenty of interest, but not everyone's a fan.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further - and revealed why Amazon has cut the agent off its platform.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the launch of Meta's new AI assistant Muse

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Fonterra's boss believes the dairy co-op remains in a strong position, following the sell-off of its consumer brands.

It's confirmed a 23.6 percent rise in annual underlying operation profit.

CEO Richard Allen says these recent results are good news for New Zealand, as it means more money entering the economy and a good reward for Kiwi farmers.

"It's a great result - we've been very clear on, I guess, our strategy, focused B2B since our divestment and our B2B businesses have had a great year."

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Fonterra's boss believes the dairy co-op remains in a strong position, following the sell-off of its consumer brands.
It's confirmed a 23.6 percent rise in annual underlying operation profit.
CEO Richard Allen says these recent results are good news for New Zealand, as it means more money entering the economy and a good reward for Kiwi farmers.
"It's a great result - we've been very clear on, I guess, our strategy, focused B2B since our divestment and our B2B businesses have had a great year."
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Richard Allen: Fonterra CEO on the company delivering a full-year profit of $2.6 billion

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NZ First want taxes slashed for small and medium businesses in order to increase productivity.

The party will campaign on lowering the rate from 28 percent to 20 - for businesses turning over less than $30 million dollars. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there's a case for making this change, as Australia tried something similar for small to medium enterprises.

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NZ First want taxes slashed for small and medium businesses in order to increase productivity.
The party will campaign on lowering the rate from 28 percent to 20 - for businesses turning over less than $30 million dollars.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there's a case for making this change, as Australia tried something similar for small to medium enterprises.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on NZ First's bid to cut taxes for small and medium businesses

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Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on software stocks plunging

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