Forum Archive Index - July 2002

["The ShareChat Team" <info@sharechat.co.nz>]

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

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Report favours Fletcher deal - analysts

Fletcher Forest shareholders and industry watchers say the latest report on its 
bid to buy the Central North Island Forest Partnership (CNI) assets has 
strengthened the case for the deal

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/0c70196d

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Watchdog studies Perry's Rubicon stake

The Securities Commission has launched an investigation into the actions of 
United States hedge fund Perry Corporation when it increased its stake in 
Rubicon this month

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/926d5295

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JB Were charged $50,000 over Rubicon purchase for GPG

Brokerage JB Were has to pay $50,000 towards redrafting stock exchange rules 
following its purchase of Rubicon shares on behalf of investment firm Guinness 
Peat Group

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/19c75d06

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Trade surplus well above expectations

New Zealand has posted another healthy trade surplus of $293 million for June, 
well up on forecasts of $63 million

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/59f0f7a8

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Lion roams Marlborough for possible winery purchase

After missing out on Montana Wines last year, Lion Nathan is keeping mum on 
whether it is close to purchasing a Marlborough winery

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/27407827

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Moody's to review Tranz Rail's rating

Moody's Investors Service today put Tranz Rail's credit rating on review for a 
possible downgrade -- the rail operator's second ratings blow in two days

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/704443f1

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Straightedge extends share offer

Auckland software company Straightedge Ltd today extended its public share 
offer until August 16, citing strong interest from institutional and 
international investors

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/scnews/article.php/968e5ef4


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The ShareChat Team

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