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Wall St mixed, US jobs openings hit record

Wall Street was mixed as investors tried to assess whether the US economy is growing at a pace that will warrant the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

A2 Milk leads market to a fresh record

NZ shares reached a fresh record despite a lack of corporate news, with A2 Milk Co, Ebos Group and Contact Energy leading the index higher.

Up-and-comers push into index

NZ's benchmark share index is getting a shake-up, with fruit exporter Scales Corporation and cinema software developer Vista Group to join benchmark.

Comvita leads index higher on China deal

NZ shares rose, led by Comvita on the back of its plans to take control of its Chinese distribution, while Air NZ and Mercury NZ also gained.

Cinema software firm to enter NZX 50

Vista Group is heading for the S&P/NZX 50, just two years after its sharemarket debut.

Political risks seen in markets

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

Investors' positive outlook gives shares a lift

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

King Salmon looks to grow in Southland

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

Solid earnings season comes with warning

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

Wynyard performance 'dreadful'

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

Formula sales boost a2 Milk profit

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

Shares mixed as investors seek dividends

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

BurgerFuel green lights US expansion

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

Oil rally pumps up petrol prices

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

Benchmark index reaches new record

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

Petrol prices creeping back up again

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

Rakon board move draws shareholder support

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

Transtasman deal gives wings to Tegel shares

New Zealand shares rose, led by Tegel Group on prospects for growth in Australia, while Port of Tauranga dropped following broker downgrades.