Political uncertainty poses the biggest threat to global sharemarket investors, according to two speakers at the Shareholders Association annual meeting.

New Zealand shares rose as investors took a favourable view of the outlook for some companies after earnings season.

NZ King Salmon could have done without an aquatic visitor during a recent tour of its Marlborough Sounds sea farms by institutional investors.

Analysts say clouds are gathering on the horizon for some NZX-listed firms.

The Government is defending its oil exploration programme against claims that it is dying.

NZX is proposing rules for more transparency around CEO pay and board appointments.

NZ shares rose in light trading as earnings trickled off, with Auckland International Airport leading the index while A2 Milk Co continued to drop.

New Zealand shares fell after Chorus said profit growth stalled and chief executive Mark Ratcliffe will step down next year.

NZ King Salmon has confirmed its intention to undertake an initial public offering of shares in New Zealand and a listing on the NZX and ASX.

Listed companies usually go to great lengths to avoid confrontational annual shareholder meetings.

Analysts call the tech company's performance 'dreadful' after it more than doubled its first-half loss.

a2 Milk has reported sharp lift in earnings driven by increased infant milk formula sales.

New Zealand shares were mixed as dividend payments weighed on investors' minds.

BurgerFuel says today it is going ahead with its US expansion plans.

Oil has been on a bull run after months in the doldrums, pushing up prices at the pump.

New Zealand shares rose, pushing the NZX 50 Index to a new record, as a lack of negative surprises during earnings season.

Motorists face higher costs as petrol edges up in response to higher global oil prices although prices could fall quickly due to weak demand.

The Shareholders Association says it has received strong support in its efforts to force sweeping board and management changes at Rakon.

Australia allowing imports of raw New Zealand chicken is a boon for Tegel.

The company will recognise a $30 million tax liability.

Opus International Consultants sank into the red in the first half after writing down the value of its Australian and Canadian businesses.

New Zealand shares fell from a record led by Fletcher Building and Spark New Zealand ahead of their results over the next two days.

New Zealand shares gained as early earnings reports skewed positive, with Steel & Tube Holdings and Summerset Group gaining on their results.

Sportspeople love pulling out the "it's been a journey" cliche when scrambling to say something profound during post-match interviews.

Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns says Forsyth Barr's recent decision to retain an "underperform" rating on the port's

New Zealand shares rose, pushing the S&P/NZX 50 Index to a new record on optimism the lack of profit warnings running into earnings season.

NZ shares rallied yesterday with global markets after positive leads from the US, with the local market led by Kathmandu Holdings and ANZ Banking Group.

Mike Parsell has lead the company for 16 years.

As reporting season ramps up, analysts say firms will be punished if results fail to live up to high share prices.

NZ shares rose for a second day amid bullish expectations for A2 Milk's growth and earnings.