Wisconsin property owners appeal ruling in Foxconn lawsuit

MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) — Property owners in southeastern Wisconsin who believe they won't be fully compensated for land Foxconn Technology Group needs to build a $10 billion plant are appealing a ruling dismissing their case.A... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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APNewsBreak: Michael Jackson estate sues ABC over TV special

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of Michael Jackson is suing Disney, saying an ABC television special on the singer's last days infringed on its intellectual property.The Associated Press obtained the lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S.... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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The conundrum that faces capital markets

Fran O'Sullivan sat down at UBS New Zealand for a Roundtable with Nicholas Ross, Christopher Simcock, Andrew Fredericks and David Lane. Herald: Looking at the big picture internationally, what are the major trends you're seeing... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Douglas Fairgray: Eligibility for KiwiBuild houses should include an income limit

KiwiBuild is ramping up with the announcement of the first two KiwiBuild projects (Unitec at up to 4000 dwellings, McLennan at 18 dwellings), a new head appointed to the KiwiBuild Unit in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Michael Cave: Why you should give your kids pocket money

It's good news that a $10 million "Sorted Schools" programme to teach kids about money will be introduced in some New Zealand schools. However, that's no reason to relax. When it comes to improving our country's poor financial literacy... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Big Read: Italian political storm echoes crisis of 2011

Italy's political turmoil is invoking memories of the 2011 eurozone crisis and also raises questions about the future of the country, both within the EU and the currency union.Markets have tumbled as the cost of Italy's short-term... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Asian shares languish as Italian turmoil hits world markets

Stocks have skidded in Asia as Italy heads for another round of elections that investors worry could become a referendum on whether to stay in the euro bloc.KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index dropped 1.5 percent to 22,018.52.... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Dairy exporter says cattle disease prompting food safety inquiries

The discovery of the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has prompted enquiries from overseas about the food safety of New Zealand products, says dairy exporter New Image Group.The Government and farming sector leaders this week announced... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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US companies uneasy about Trump threat but hope for progress

BEIJING (AP) — American companies in China are uneasy about Washington's threat of export and investment controls in a trade dispute with Beijing but see them as a possible way to achieve fairer operating conditions, the country's... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Shares rise led by Auckland Airport and A2 Milk

New Zealand shares rose, led by Auckland International Airport, Spark and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and as buyers returned to A2 Milk. Gentrack Group fell as earnings growth disappointed some bullish investors.The S&P/NZX 50 Index... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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