Category: Business News

Rising female apprenticeship numbers in Queensland create an opportunity for trade businesses to strengthen retention, workplace standards and talent pipelines.

Baker Hughes has declared a $0.23 quarterly dividend, offering a reminder for business owners to distinguish shareholder returns from operating cash flow.

A proposed South Island data centre has raised competing views about whether major power demand will support jobs or increase costs for other industries.

RNZ Business reports that New Zealand’s average petrol price has returned to $3 a litre as renewed Middle East conflict lifts global oil prices.

MarketWatch reports that rising Treasury yields are intensifying pressure on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to match firm inflation messaging with action.

Hong Kong-based Everbright Digital has priced a Nasdaq offering of 4.293 million ordinary shares at US$1.88 per share.

One company is heavily influencing S&P 500 earnings growth. For smaller firms, the key lesson is to separate broad market momentum from individual-company performance.

Rising Treasury yields, oil prices and a stronger dollar have weakened stock-market technical support, highlighting the value of cautious business planning.

Moody’s says unprecedented AI investment is pushing even cash-rich corporations towards more debt, share sales and off-balance-sheet financing.

Limmen Bight Marine Park already attracts knowledgeable fishers, while locals see room for tourism growth around its natural appeal.