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The benchmark NZX50 fell nearly 1%.
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Global stocks were under pressure after Trump broadened his tariff threats.
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Fonterra has chosen a corporate brand for the entity if IPO goes ahead.
Argentine prosecutors to probe Javier Milei over 'cryptogate'
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Market close: Strong a2 Milk result drives sharemarket higher
The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 0.6%.
A2 Milk first-half net profit up 7.6%, sets 8.5¢ dividend
A2 Milk beats market expectations, ends half with net cash position of more than $1b.
Market close: NZ sharemarket makes small loss
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Market close: NZ stocks stage strong recovery on Trump tariff pause
The NZX index shook off yesterday's 1.42% fall.
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Apple profit climbs but sales miss expectations
Apple profit exceeds NZ$64 billion in just one quarter.
Market close: NZ shares escape Wall St plunge blowback
The New Zealand sharemarket posted another small decline.
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Market close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation rise
US-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.
Market close: US tariff threats rattle sharemarket heavyweight Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Investors are trying to figure out what Trump's policies will mean for the markets.
Market close: Millennium hotel takeover offer bright spot in quiet sharemarket
The market still declined despite the corporate action.
Buying frenzy for ETFs after Trump's win
Morningstar data shows globally traded ETF flows hit a record US$1.5 trillion in 2024.
Market close: Fisher and Paykel powers NZ sharemarket higher
Shares in the company rose $1.05 or 2.77% to $38.90, its second-highest close.
Oil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs to slash costs
With about 90,000 staff worldwide, BP indicated more jobs could be cut.
Kiwi sharemarket rises from lull after rally in the States
Volumes were steady with 22.9 million shares worth $98.56m changing hands.
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Market close: NZ sharemarket buoyed by rise from tourism and Auckland airport
Auckland airport, Tourism Holdings and Millennium and Copthorne Hotels NZ all rose.
How Kiwi students made $100k on stock market in five weeks
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Elon Musk sued over purchase of Twitter shares
The US securities regulator says the mogul's social media takeover had 'violations'.
Market close: NZ sharemarket bounces back on US rally
The rise comes as latest data shows the economy is slowly recovering.
Dow rises, Nasdaq falls ahead of earnings, inflation data
Markets have swagger ahead of economic releases on US inflation and retail sales.