Sharemarkets fell sharply on reports that at least two members of US Federal Reserve board favour raising its base interest rate when it meets this week.

Wall Street rose, bolstered by Apple shares, even as latest US reports showed weaker-than-expected retail sales.

New Zealand shares extended their slide with little positive news to stem the decline.

New Zealand's share slump continued for a second day, with Mercury and Auckland International Airport leading the index lower.

Tower, Fletcher and Air NZ lead plunge in prices in biggest sell-off since before Brexit.

Australian investors can expect a rough ride when markets open after Wall Street suffered its worst trading session since Brexit.

You would hope the private equity industry has learned a thing or two from the collapse of Dick Smith.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The company will recognise a $30 million tax liability.

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.

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