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Market close: NZ shares flat

The New Zealand sharemarket continued to lack real direction.

Stock Takes: The a2 conundrum - what to do with a lazy $700m?

What will a2 Milk do with its cash mountain? All will be revealed at Monday's result.

Jarden Brief: KFC, Pizza Hut owner sizzles after downturn

But Domino's Pizza delivered a slump.

No quick fix for export kiwifruit quality woes, but Zespri confident of resolution

Zespri confident industry players are uniting to tackle the costly quality challenge.

Rocky day for NZ shares amid renewed inflationary fears

Sky Network Television and Comvita provided the bright spots.

Jarden Brief: Car parts company crashes on markets, cruise liners bullish

Inflation and fuel price dramas put car parts company on the skids.

Will company results reveal a pass mark or a black mark?

Podcast: What do company report cards show?

Market close: Spark's standout' result pulls market higher

The index made a small gain.

Meridian Energy powers up profit

What's behind Meridian's high profits and how is it handling uncertainty over Tiwai Point?

The former bankers taking a bite out of the $110 billion business lending market

New asset manager looks to fill lending gap left by the banks.

Stock Takes: Fund manager performance fees take a hit

But it was a mixed bag for dividend payouts to shareholders.

Market close: Auckland Airport's outlook drags down shares

The market didn't like the airport's vague and uncertain outlook.

Jarden Brief: Krispy Kreme's stale stock market day

Jarden Brief: Doughnut disappointment, but Fletcher Building powers past Gib shortage.

'Wild West' world of crypto: Kiwi investors need protection

Sensible rules could protect investors and stop sketchy pump-and-dump schemes.

Market close: Fletcher Building pulls market higher after strong result

The index rose again today.

Jarden Brief: Meme stock gamblers strike again

Jarden Brief: Weird wonders of WallStreetBets strike again, giving sleepy firm a shake-up.

Market close: NZ shares higher as earnings season warms up

The S&P/NZX 50 index rose 58.1 points, or 0.49 per cent.

What the heck's happening with oil prices?

Geopolitics, the economy, and unforeseen events will decide if the relief will last.