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The looming 'SaaSpocalypse' is doing the rounds and prompting concern among investors, but what does it actually mean?
After a significant downturn for software companies, investment has shot back up, but it could be a dead cat bounce - according to some.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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New Zealand dairy companies are cashing in on a surge in global demand for bioactive proteins found in cow's milk, namely whey, off the back of the surge in weight-loss drugs.
Demand for whey powder in the US is soaring and Rabobank has reported high demand for high-protein yoghurt and dairy drinks.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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New Zealand's cruise industry is in decline, with nationwide visits down 40 percent - and no hope of improvement forecast for the 2026/27 season.
Auckland’s Shed 10 played host to the annual New Zealand Cruise Convention, where industry experts are hoping to turn those numbers around for a late-decade recovery.
Meanwhile, Auckland Council’s economic development arm has pitched plans to boost high-value cruise visitors.
Port of Auckland CEO Roger Gray says they're investing in new infrastructure and improving the customer experience in order to attract more people.
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Kiwi children’s clothing brand Jamie Kay has seen some noticeable growth, and it's going global.
Jamie Kay opened a flagship store in Christchurch last year and now has four stores in Japan, across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, and another to come in 18 months.
A flagship in Singapore will open in December, and there's also growing demand for the brand across the US.
CEO Zion Armstrong outlines the company's next steps.
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Earnings season is well under way in New Zealand, with investors outlining their expectations and predictions.
A2 Milk is due to report their results soon, amid a 'rollercoaster' period for the company.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further.
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