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Pipeline rupture inquiry says fuel companies should be forced to invest more in infrastructure if they won't do it voluntarily. Fuel retailers cautiously back market access changes. Holiday parks in good shape. Financial markets roiled by Saudi oil attacks.

Saudi fuel attacks rattle oil prices and markets. An early look at the day's business news, and a catch up on overnight market action.

Listed healthcare company Abano, which owns chains of dentist practices in New Zealand and Australia, has confirmed its in talks with several potential buyers.

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Michael Grace of Jarden Securities.

Medium-sized companies are struggling to increase profits with too few resources and access to growth capital.

The services sector remains a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy business outlook.

Meanwhile, Mr Bennetts says there's little doubt the company will raise pump prices in the wake of the attack on the oil processing plant in Saudi Arabia.

The Commerce Commission's being accused of miscalculating how much money fuel retailer Z Energy is making in its initial report on competition in the sector.

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector

News from the business sector, including a market report.