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Ron Brierley still selling out of GPG, rated ‘outperform’ by analysts

Guinness Peat Group founder Ron Brierley has sold another 5 million tranche of shares in the investment firm, even as it’s rated an average ‘outperform’ by analysts. autocad 2014 for sale The veteran corporate raider sold the shares yesterday at 47 Australian cents apiece for some A$2.35 million, or $2.95 million in New Zealand dollar terms, according to a statement …

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SkyCity sees brighter skies in Queenstown as it quits Christchurch casino

SkyCity Entertainment Group, which operates hotels and casinos across Australia and New Zealand, has sold its half-share of Christchurch casino and taken full ownership of Queenstown’s gaming centre. cheap custom essay The Auckland-based company sold its 50 percent share in Christchurch casino for $80 million to tourism operator Skyline Enterprises and bought Skyline’s 40 percent stake in the Queenstown operation …

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NZ dollar falls ahead of GDP report as global risk sentiment wanes

The New Zealand dollar fell as global risk sentiment abated and ahead of figures expected to show the economy slowed in the third quarter. The kiwi dollar fell to 83.62 US cents from 83.91 cents at 5pm in Wellington yesterday. The trade-weighted index fell to 74.56 from 74.75. Gross domestic product probably rose 0.4 percent in the three months ended …

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