CBA surge buoys Australia’s market.
A positive year for kiwifruit was offset by poor avocado export returns.
Stock falls 15% after release of latest stats.
Further costs of $55m-$65m announced relating to ‘probable future claims’.
The company is seeking stability after its first loss in two decades last year.
Local experts weigh in on the Trump administration’s criminal investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell.
But it notes Simplicity’s proposed KiwiSaver-backed listed infrastructure fund is less interested in being involved in PPPs.
Investor is set to receive just over $25 million if Bourns’ proposed takeover offer is successful.
Proposed takeover at $1.55 a share already has support from 41% of Rakon's shareholder register.
Industrial conglomerate SGH Limited and US-based Steel Dynamics were offering A$30 a share for ASX-listed BlueScope.
