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Why are we more comfortable talking about our voting preferences than our KiwiSaver balances? Luke Kemeys of Keep the Change tells us why money is New Zealand's last taboo - and the opportunity cost of that silence. So why do so many Kiwi avoid even sharing their finances with family? What's the downside of our cultural love of holding cash? Is a culture of Tall Poppies holding back our economy?…
SHARESIES MARKET MOVEMENTS 17 AUGUST 2026 Jacki Neumann, Head of Capital Markets at Sharesies Note: Filmed Monday 17 August WHAT'S UP - US markets saw slight gains, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% and the Nasdaq up 0.2%, while the NZX 50 added 0.2%. Super Micro jumped 19% on an earnings beat and upbeat guidance, and Commonwealth Bank posted a record annual cash profit of $10.98 billion, up 7%. WHAT'S…
AI can scan thousands of stocks and decades of data in minutes-but should it be trusted to make the final call? In this bonus clip from Shared Lunch, Mike Taylor and Kent Williams of Pie Funds explain how they're using AI to automate their day-to-day work. They unpack how the technology can speed up investment research, why they stop short of letting AI make trading decisions, and what the rise of…
Airports and ports, pipelines and power lines. Infrastructure is all around us - and demand for it could be entering one of its biggest booms in generations. In this episode, Mike Taylor and Kent Williams of Pie Funds unpack what's driving that demand, from the rapid buildout of AI and data centres to growing pressure on power grids and the electrification of everyday life. How does Pie decide…
SHARESIES MARKET MOVEMENTS 11 AUGUST 2026 Jacki Neumann, Head of Capital Markets at Sharesies Note: Filmed Monday 10 August WHAT'S UP - The S&P 500 hit a new record close to finish the week up 3.6%, the Nasdaq up 5.2% in its best week since May, and the ASX 200 climbing 3.2% to its own new record. Strong corporate earnings helped power the rally: Palantir jumped 29.5% after 93% revenue growth, AMD…
Christchurch has quietly become one of New Zealand's strongest economic success stories. Independent economist Tony Alexander shares how affordable housing, a booming tourism sector, and major infrastructure projects, are all driving momentum. Plus why Auckland still holds the key to New Zealand's overall economic performance, and how projects like the City Rail Link could help shape its future.…
House prices have fallen four months in a row, and investors are on the sidelines. Is property still Aotearoa's favourite wealth-builder? Independent economist Tony Alexander gives us an overview of the latest data, where 49% of agents are seeing fewer investors, even as first home buyers finally get a break. Find out how the rising cost of debt changes the maths, why older landlords are selling…
SHARESIES MARKET MOVEMENTS 3 AUGUST 2026 Jacki Neumann, Head of Capital Markets at Sharesies Note: Filmed Monday 3 August WHAT'S UP - Equity markets snapped back, with the S&P 500 up around 1%, the Nasdaq up 1.6%, and the ASX 200 gaining 2.3% to break a falling streak. Rio Tinto shared strong results, while Microsoft and Amazon rose on Azure and AWS cloud growth. WHAT'S DOWN - The 30-year US…
What actually makes a bank a bank? New Zealand is overhauling the way our banking system is regulated, meaning that more organisations may soon be able to call themselves a "bank", while new deposit insurance gives you peace of mind. University of Auckland finance expert Chanelle Duley explains why more competition isn't always straightforward, what to look for when you choose where to put your…
Who qualifies as a bank? The rules are about to change, and we've got questions for Lecturer in Economics Dr. Chanelle Duley and two challengers to the "big four" banks: SBS Bank Group's Mark McLean and General Capital's Brent King. So, will a new definition of "bank" enable these smaller players to rival the Australian-owned market leaders? What do new rules mean for your money's safety? Find out…
SHARESIES MARKET MOVEMENTS 28 JULY 2026 Jacki Neumann, Head of Capital Markets at Sharesies Note: Filmed Tuesday 28 July WHAT'S UP - Renewed Middle East conflict drove Brent crude oil up nearly 14% for the week and back above US$100 a barrel, lifting ASX energy names like Santos and Woodside. The NZX 50 gained around 0.6% even while overseas markets fell. WHAT'S DOWN - Alphabet fell 7% despite…