Forum Archive Index - August 2001

["Phil Boeyen" <pboeyen@sharechat.co.nz>]

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

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Unemployment rate drops

There's more good news on the economic front with unemployment down to its
lowest level in 13 years

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010809-NZECOhlfsQ201.shtml

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Further export improvement

New Zealand's trade balance has been bumped up by another $29 million

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010809-NZECOtradefinal0601.shtml

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St Lukes purchase helps Westfield half-year

Property operator Westfield Trust has increased its half-year distribution
to unitholders by 16% to A$214 million

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010809-WFThy2001.shtml

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UIL Brisbane business sold

Utilico has made money on its Australian port investment

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010809-UILsellsterminal.shtml

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Ciao NUF and PDL

The NZSE will be a little leaner from next week after it farewells two
listings Friday

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010809-NUFfridaydelist.shtml

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Dorchester completes insurance restructure

Financial services company Dorchester Pacific has restructured its life
insurance business following a recent acquisition

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010809-DPCinsrestructure.shtml

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Law change targets loan sharks

The Government is changing the law to clamp down on shoddy finance practises

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010809-NZECOcreditbill.shtml


Best Regards

The ShareChat Team














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