Forum Archive Index - March 2001

["Ben Dutton" <bendutton@sharechat.co.nz>]

Hi everyone, here's the summary of the ShareChat News from yesterday.

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Yesterday's ShareChat News:


Weekly Diary: Friday 9th March 2001

A summary of dividend dates, company meetings, and other important
information on NZSE listed companies

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010309-weeklydiary.shtml

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The Investor Column: Size Does Matter for Managed Funds

There is no shortage of advice in the world about how to pick a managed
fund. One golden rule is be wary of investing in last year's winners because
sustained outperformance is extremely difficult to achieve

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010310-investorcolumn.shtml

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Ansett gets Nod for Hazelton Takeover

Air New Zealand subsidiary Ansett has been given regulatory approval to take
over Australian regional carrier Hazelton Airlines.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010309-AIRVAhazbidok.shtml

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Goodman Fielder Focuses on Retail

Food company Goodman Fielder has announced further details of its strategic
direction at the same time as recording a 23% drop in half-year profit to
A$37.5 million.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010309-GMFhy2001.shtml

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Damba to Diversify

Damba Holdings has made a strong gain in full-year profit and says it plans
to change its name and move into investments other than its furniture
subsidiaries.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010309-DMBfy2001.shtml

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Horizon Energy Drops Joint Venture

North Island electricity lines company Horizon Energy says a scuttled joint
venture with Eastland Network shouldn't have much effect on the company's
profit.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010309-HEDnojv.shtml

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Special Report: Sibling Rivalry at F&P

In one corner, profitable Healthcare. In the other, profit-pressured
Appliances. When Fisher & Paykel separates its two divisions, which will
become the market favourite? ShareChat investigates.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010309-FAPspecialreport.shtml

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This weeks NBR articles:

Directors' duties caught in the spotlight after FCL's stoush

The war of words is over but this week's pitched battle between Fletcher
Challenge and Peak Petroleum has raised a new question over directors'
duties.
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010309-01-news.shtml

Heads may roll at new-look Wilson Neill

New Wilson Neill Corporation managing director Tim Connell is considering a
board cleanout in an attempt to rehabilitate the company's damaged image.
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010309-02-news.shtml

The Inbetweener

Telecom management will be on tenterhooks next week as Cable & Wireless
Optus Australia board members begin reviewing final bids for the sale of
that company. But what is Telecom's overall strategy?
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010309-04-news.shtml

Francis set to exit Force Corporation
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010309-03-news.shtml

It's Telecom's secret weapon
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010309-05-news.shtml

Land-based companies enjoy healthy price movements
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010309-06-money.shtml

The Shoeshine Column: Plenty of pitfalls for Peak's Plan B
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010309-07-money.shtml

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Best Regards

The ShareChat Team


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