Forum Archive Index - May 2001

["Ben Dutton" <bendutton@sharechat.co.nz>]

Hi everyone, here's the summary of the ShareChat News from yesterday.

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Yesterday's ShareChat News:


Microsoft and Telecom team up

US software company Microsoft is investing $300 million in Telecom as the
two join forces in a combined internet portal.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010511-TELxtramsn.shtml

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Allied chases 10% of Montana

The ongoing battle for winemaker Montana is continuing today with liquor
giant Allied Global in the market today for 10% of the company.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010511-MONalliedstand05.shtml

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Telecom unveils Aussie mobile plans

After months of speculation about Telecom's mobile direction in Australia
the company has revealed plans for a strategic alliance with Hutchison.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010511-TELhutchison3G.shtml

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Telecom making progress

Telecom appears to be getting a better handle on expenses and clawing back
mobile phone growth according to latest figures.

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010511-TELQ301.shtml

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Weekly Diary: Friday 11th May 2001

A summary of dividend dates, company meetings, and other important
information on NZSE listed companies

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010511-weeklydiary.shtml

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A selection of articles from this week's NBR are online now.

Fletcher Building is tipped as target as GPG fills war chest
Guinness Peat Group was yesterday making moves that signal a major
acquisition - with Fletcher Building seen as its most likely target
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010511-01-news.shtml

Takeover wave breaks as new act approaches
Takeover activity among listed companies is intensifying in the run-up to
the July 1 enactment of the Takeovers Code
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010511-02-news.shtml

Nufarm's buyback signals asset growth
A share buyback and expansion into the US by diversified chemicals group
Nufarm is expected to lift the company's sagging share price - in the short
term at least
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010511-04-news.shtml

Cue rebels' votes unfairly disallowed, panel rules
The Stock Exchange's market surveillance panel has ruled Cue should not
have disallowed votes cast at a special meeting on March 30 by 70
shareholders seeking to sack the board
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010511-05-news.shtml

Cedenco buyer eyes expansion
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010511-03-news.shtml

Mining and mineral companies lose shine in lacklustre quarter
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010511-06-money.shtml

Report Card: Richina Pacific looks to diversify further
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010511-07-money.shtml

Technically Speaking: Singapore Airlines holds strong hand in Air NZ-Qantas
sky war
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010511-08-money.shtml

The O'Brien Column: Gaggle of companies juggles the equity and debt balance
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010511-09-money.shtml

The Shoeshine Column: Gold Peak shines bright for PDL shareholders
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/nbr/20010511-10-money.shtml

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Best Regards

The ShareChat Team


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