We talk to Infometrics Principle Economist Brad Olsen about everything from the government opening its books, inflation and interest rates, to the recent company earnings season and what’s ahead.

Plus some investor trends that show how different age groups invest— including how younger investors are getting higher returns based on their love of US growth stocks. 

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Vehicle fleet technology business EROAD has its eye on more scale in the North American trucking market, and is seeking $50 million in capital from investors to make it happen.  

We talk to EROAD CEO Mark Heine about just  how the company’s technology works, the acquisitions it's made and this next phase of growth.

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Air NZ CEO Greg Foran talks to Business Desk editor Pattrick Smellie about the year ahead, including why the airline isn’t giving forward guidance. 

This quick bite is from our episode 'Back in black for Air NZ' 

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Air NZ’s return to profit after several years of Covid related losses and a special dividend payout is good news for investors. But will shareholders benefit further from the airline’s healthy balance sheet? 

We talk to Air NZ CEO Greg Foran about the 2023 financial results and what’s ahead including why the airline isn’t giving forward guidance.

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Raising debt capital has helped the NZX navigate turbulent times for share trading. We talk to the market operator and listed company with an array of other businesses in its stable.

This conversation with CEO Mark Peterson covers everything from NZX’s performance over the last 6 months and new products on the way, to how the exchange actually works, plus  a bit of  history.  

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Z Energy accounts for 20% of earnings at Australian retail fuel giant Ampol and the benefits of the takeover are now coming to fruition.

Ampol chief executive Matt Halliday talks about how Ampol’s sunset business is transitioning to renewables such as sustainable aviation fuel, the roll-out of EV charging, its burgeoning retail business and why Kiwi and Aussies will be slower to give up fossil fueled driving. 

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High interest rates and election uncertainty sees investors opting for shares and savings accounts over property. 

Independent economist Tony Alexander explains why in a wide reaching conversation about high interest rates, the China slowdown, plus everything you wanted to know about the housing market right now.

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Scott Phillips of the Motley Fool shares his take on potential problems with ethical investing, greenwashing and his thoughts on how much sway ethical investors have. This clip is from our episode 'Dirty Stocks'.

A timely reminder as well, opinions and views expressed by Scott or any of our guests on Shared Lunch are their own. 

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Scott Phillips of the Motley Fool has observed Australian mining stocks for decades, and in this episode he talks about what investors need to consider in this period of change. Scott defines so-called dirty stocks and looks at morals v economics (no judgment). Plus we hear about companies transitioning to renewable energy, and whether Lithium is a green element.

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Will Tesla be a powerhouse of AI? Felix Fok from Milford gives us the rundown on the future promise of Tesla's AI, particularly AI related to images or sensing of the surroundings. Where could this lead? Plus, you've heard of Elon, but who is Optimus?

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