Forum Archive Index - May 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:


New report raises Montana value

A new appraisal report on Montana shares has valued them in a range between
$4.24 and $4.72.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010510-MONnewreport.shtml

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Telecom roams Australia with Telstra

Telecom's mobile phone division has finalised a roaming agreement with
Telstra Australia for its planned CDMA network.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010510-TELroaming.shtml

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Full share issue for Freightways

Freightways Express has issued 30 million new preference shares.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010510-FXSPAnewissue.shtml

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BNZ helps fill National Australia's coffers

National Australia Bank has lifted its interim net profit by 28.7% including
an improved contribution from the Bank of New Zealand.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010510-NABhy2001.shtml

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NZ grocery sales boost Foodland

Perth-based Foodland has reported strong sales growth at its Progressive
supermarket and wholesale businesses in New Zealand but times are tougher at
its Farmers' stores.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010510-FALsalesQ301.shtml

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Unemployment hits 13-year low

New Zealand's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since June
1988.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010510-NZECOunemploy0301.shtml

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Natural Gas applies for network

Natural Gas Corporation is applying to buy the Hutt/Mana gas network
currently owned by its majority shareholder Australian Gas Light.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010510-NCHmanahutt.shtml

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Utilico sells rest of airport stake

International utilities investor Utilico has sold its remaining shares in
UK-based airport operator TBI.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010510-UILtbistake.shtml

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Best Regards

The ShareChat Team



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