Forum Archive Index - March 2002

["The ShareChat Team" <info@sharechat.co.nz>]

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

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eBet pleased with 'excellent growth'

Gaming company eBet is forecasting faster growth after turning in a reduced 
first half loss of A$1.58 million

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/7a29c799

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Wineries claim screw top success

Three New Zealand wine makers say a decision to replace corks with screw tops 
on some products has been vindicated by commercial success and wine awards

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/c086724c

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Freedom Air lands in watchdog's bad books

Air New Zealand's discount carrier Freedom Air is in hot water again with the 
Commerce Commission for the way it advertises its fares

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/f1067b24

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January trade deficit higher

A revised export figure for January has lifted the trade deficit for the month 
by $19 million to $265 million although the country is still running a surplus 
on an annual basis

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/5ab87d14

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Takeovers Code boosts NZ's reputation

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has cited Lion Nathan's attempted takeover of 
Montana Wines and Edison Mission's bid for Contact Energy as examples that show 
the new Takeovers Code is working

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/fda25c22

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Auckland Airport hotel mooted

Auckland International Airport and Sky City Entertainment Group  are 
considering a joint venture to build a hotel on airport land

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/bf9018f7

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Foodland rings up record sales

Improved trading at Farmers' department stores and Progressive supermarkets 
have helped Perth-based retailer Foodland Associated to lift first half profit 
by 119% to A$47.3 million

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/89a480a6

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Tourism spend rises $469M

Visitor spending in New Zealand has risen by 10% according to an international 
visitor survey

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/3fbe27ff

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Rights issue strengthens Metlifecare result

Sales revenue has fallen but net profit has skyrocketed at retirement village 
operator Metlifecare

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/21347bd1

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Leather and aquarium losses knock Richina

Richina Pacific is determined to stay the distance in the international leather 
trade despite a severe setback in the second half of last year which pushed its 
Shanghai leather business into the red

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/6f0c6817


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The ShareChat Team

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