Outlook for low interest rates helps lift Trade Me, Chorus and Mighty River Power on quiet day for trading.

The uncertain election outcome will send the Australian sharemarket lower but it will not be a repeat of Brexit, an investment expert says.

NZ shares rose along with global markets as speculation about interest rate cuts stoked demand for equities.

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New Zealand shares gained for a fourth straight session on expectations there will be no immediate change following the Brexit vote.

Marlborough Wines Estates Group is expected to list on the NZX's alternative market, NXT, on Thursday.

The NZ and Australian sharemarkets bounced back off early lows to both end with slight gains as markets around the world continued to adjust to Brexit.

Global financial markets were thrown into turmoil yesterday after Britons voted to exit the European Union (EU).

The New Zealand dollar was little changed near a 12-month high and may rally further if Britons vote to remain in the European Union.

COMMENT: The New Zealand sharemarket has fallen away from record levels thanks to global investor fears about Britain potentially leaving the EU.

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Tegel sales and profits beat prospectus forecasts and it's track to achieve targets for the year.

New Zealand investors should brace themselves for a week of sharemarket volatility as Britain prepares to vote on whether it will leave the European Union.

New Zealand shares slid as investors remain concerned the UK may vote to leave the European Union next week.

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The former owners of the Clear Grain Exchange were concerned by former NZX boss Mark Weldon's angry behaviour.

New Zealand shares fell as fears around the potential for Britain to exit the European Union continued to erode risk appetite.

Fast food chain franchise may ditch plans to enter the US market.

New Zealand shares fell as the local bourse joined a global selloff in equity markets amid concern Britain could leave the European Union.

Pyne Gould Corp shares are allowed to trade again, ending a seven-month suspension.

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New Zealand shares rose, led by A2 Milk Co and Air New Zealand, which has sold most of its Virgin Australia stake at a better price than the market expected.

Low interest rates have been a key factor behind the NZ sharemarket's strong run, due to its high proportion of dividend-paying, high-yielding stocks.

There has been speculation for several months that Vodafone was looking to sell its New Zealand operations, with Sky TV tipped as a possible option.