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Headliner NZX Report 21.4.26
The NZ sharemarket made a modest gain today as US markets drifted lower given uncertainty around the status of the Persian Gulf movement of vessels as more talks on the ceasefire took place. The MZX50 gained 16.83 at 12,932.33, while the ASX All Ords edged 3 points...
Board transition at NTL
Michael Stiassny has notified the New Talisman Gold board of his intention to retire, effective April 30, 2026. The company stated, “Mr Stiassny has been a valued member of the NTL board since November 2021, during which time he provided thoughtful leadership and...
Weather insurance claims spike in NZ
New Zealand has experienced a record 46 storms over the past 12 months, driving a sharp rise in insurance claims, according to the country’s largest general; insurer IAG. IAG New Zealand trades under the AMI, State, NZI, Lumley and Lantern brands, and also provides...
Variations in power pricing
Consumer NZ analysis of the April 1 electricity price rises shows large differences around the country, and those getting hit the hardest can least afford it. "The impact of the increases vary across the country," says Paul Fuge, Manager of Powerswitch. "In the...
Headliner NZX Report 20.4.26
The global oil situation provided a setback for equities during the course of Monday, when drooping oil prices suddenly rebounded following a naval stare-down in the Gulf of Hormuz. US Navy vessels halted maritime traffic through the Strait. WTI Oil fell to...
Government gains diesel storage at Marsden Point
20.4.26 Channel Infrastructure NZ confirmed contractual details with the New Zealand Government for significant additional diesel storage at the company’s Marsden Point Energy Precinct. The New Zealand Government has contracted 93 million litres of diesel storage...
Trade Window CEO ill, resigns
Trade Window Holdings has announced that on 18 April its Chief Executive Officer, Mr AJ Smith, resigned as CEO due to illness. The company’s chair, Alasdair MacLeod, expresses his appreciation to Mr Smith for his services over seven years as the company’s founding...
MARKETWEEK: Markets seek a respite from the carnage
Warren Head American stockmarkets have euphorically welcomed an apparent re-opening by Iran of the Strait of Hormuz through which 20% of the world’s oil supplies normally sail. The new state of play that may prevail beyond the end of the two week ceasefire next...
Upgraded guidance from King Salmon
17.4.26 New Zealand King Salmon Investments has upgraded earnings guidance for FY26. Pro‑forma EBITDA is now expected to be in the range of $19 million to $27 million (pro‑forma EBIT $10 million to $18 million), compared with the previous guidance range of pro‑forma...
NZ dollar easier on cautious markets
17.4.26 Markets are trading cautiously ahead of the weekend, with oil prices up nearly 5%, US Treasury yields a little higher and the USD a little stronger, reports BNZ Markets. The NZD has slipped back below 0.59. US equities continue their record-breaking run, In...
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Headliner NZX Report 21.4.26
The NZ sharemarket made a modest gain today as US markets drifted lower given uncertainty around...
Headliner NZX Report 20.4.26
The global oil situation provided a setback for equities during the course of Monday, when...
MARKETWEEK: Markets seek a respite from the carnage
Warren Head American stockmarkets have euphorically welcomed an apparent re-opening by Iran...
Headliner NZX Market Report 16.4.26
The weaker tone continued on NZX today with the NZX50 index closing off 10.52 points at 13,066.06,...
Headliner NZX Market Report 15.4.26
A moderately better mood on NZX carried to the NZX50 index 59 points higher to 13,076.58 today,...
Headliner NZX Market Report 14.4.26
American markets rallied strongly on the whiff of a chance the peace powwow between the US...
Overseas Sharemarkets
Headliner NZX Report 20.4.26
The global oil situation provided a setback for equities during the course of Monday, when...
Headliner NZX Market Report 15.4.26
A moderately better mood on NZX carried to the NZX50 index 59 points higher to 13,076.58 today,...
Headliner NZX Market Report 10.4.26
On NZX today the market failed to hold its round and the NZX50 declined 92.87 points at 13,811.44....
Weather insurance claims spike in NZ
New Zealand has experienced a record 46 storms over the past 12 months, driving a sharp rise in...
Variations in power pricing
Consumer NZ analysis of the April 1 electricity price rises shows large differences around...
IMF warns of a slowing world economy
15.4.26 Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, states the IMF...
Stable situation in fuel stocks
6.4.26 Today’s fuel stocks update by MBIE showed that as of last Wednesday evening, there were...
NZ fuel stocks remain ‘healthy’
25.3.26 The fuels price spike and associated supply disruption from the Middle East war remains a...
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