All those Facebook shares, Twitter hashtags and Snapchat videos couldn’t save Britain’s youth from being the big losers in the Brexit referendum.About 75 per cent of those aged under 24 voted Remain, and 56 per cent of those 25-49….
Judge says Energy Transfer Equity can quit Williams deal
DOVER, Del. (AP) ” Texas pipeline company Energy Transfer Equity L.P. can back out of its proposed $33 billion acquisition of Williams Cos., a Delaware judge said Friday.The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by Williams to hold Energy…
Food giant General Mills, SDSU partner for oats research
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) ” The maker of Cheerios cereal, Nature Valley bars and Yoplait yogurt has chosen South Dakota State University as its partner in an effort to improve the quality of oats and make the crop more sustainable.A…
Brexit wipes US$2 trillion off stock markets
Roughly US$2 trillion was wiped off global stocks after Britain’s shock vote to leave the European Union sparked carnage in sharemarkets from New Zealand to London.In case you’re having trouble getting your head around that – two…
Liam Dann: Brexit crash vs historic meltdowns
How does the Brexit crash compare to the other market meltdowns of history?The shock decision of UK voters destroyed $2 trillion in wealth overnight and there is certainly more turmoil to come.But so far it doesn’t compare to…
Asian stocks volatile, Nikkei slides up to 2.9 percent as investors await UK vote results
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) ” Asian stocks volatile, Nikkei slides up to 2.9 percent as investors await UK vote results.
EU referendum live: Markets panic as Leave takes the lead
Global markets are starting to panic, with shock results fuelling fears that Britain could leave the European Union. See below for live coverage of the referendum.
ANZ wins battle of the mortgages as Auckland's real estate market fuels cut-throat rivalry
A deep analysis of mortgage registrations revealed a changing of the guard amongst the city’s banks with ANZ set to take over as Auckland’s leading mortgage provider.Analysis by the Herald ‘s Insights team has seen mortgage information…
Mid Canterbury meatworks hit by Silver Fern Farms' decision
The fallout from Silver Fern Farms’ decision to axe the bobby calf kill at the co-operative’s Fairton plant will have far reaching repercussions for Mid Canterbury’s economy.Almost 500 workers at the Fairton plant – on the outskirts…
Jetstar starts night flights to Queenstown
Jetstar will start the first international after-dark flights into Queenstown tonight.Its Melbourne-Queenstown service is due to touch down in the resort town at 7.20pm.The airline said inaugural winter evening service is over…