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HEADLINER NZX Market Report
Earnings reports held the spotlight on NZX today, leaving global markets to ponder on the direction of progress in hope for an extended ceasefire in the Middle East. The NZX50 rose 99.46 points to 13,069.74, while in Australia the ASX All Ord was lower at...
Infratil wired into growth in FY26
26.5.26 Infratil the NZX-listed utilities investor has announced an 11% uplift in earnings to NZ$989 million for FY26, primarily driven by investments in Australasian data centre business CDC and United States renewable energy business Longroad Energy. It has also...
Hospital business thrust for F&P
A strong performance by the hospital division has been a key driver in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation’s March year. Total operating revenue was $2.31 billion, an increase of 14% from the prior financial year, or 12% in constant currency. Net profit...
High value year for Goodman NZ
26.5.26 Goodman NZ (GNZ) has announced a bumper annual result for the March year that the company says reflects the quality of its warehouse and logistics portfolio That is “underpinned by an operating model that supports sustainable earnings and distribution growth”....
King Salmon surfaces in first half
“New Zealand King Salmon has made a positive start to FY26 with strong first half results off the back of the summer harvest. This also supported a strong first half of sales and greater operational efficiencies across the company. The improved summer fish performance...
Headliner NZX Market Report 25.5.26
It was a foggy start to the market week in more ways than one today, with morning mist clouding much of the mainland – and investors perplexed by confusing statements on the outcome of a peace deal over the Iranian War. Markets were left deflated by the White...
MARKETWEEK: Markets have a recovery week
24.5.26 Warren Head The New Zealand will be closely monitored on Monday for any early investor adrenalin flowing in response to the latest weekend shot of optimism that a peace deal may emerge this week coming. The White House has been seeking an off ramp to the war...
Stronger performance by Anzac currencies
22.5.26 Iran is reportedly responding to a US proposal that, according to an Iranian news agency, “has narrowed the gaps to some extent”. Treasury yields were modestly lower across the curve, while initial gains in the US dollar faded. Oil prices were volatile on...
Improved risk sentiment
21.5.26 Risk sentiment improved in midweek on hopes that the Middle East conflict is nearing an end, supported by comments from US President Trump and signs of increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude plunged 6% to US$105 a barrel, global rates have...
Headliner NZX Market Report 21.5.26
In start contrast to the midweek sell-off, the NZX market coat-tailed on a rip-snorting session on Wall Street to regain ground today. The NZX50 rose 117 points at 12,878.07, while in Australia the ASX recovered 123 points at 8840.82. Wall Street seized upon...
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HEADLINER NZX Market Report
Earnings reports held the spotlight on NZX today, leaving global markets to ponder on the...
Headliner NZX Market Report 25.5.26
It was a foggy start to the market week in more ways than one today, with morning mist...
Headliner NZX Market Report 21.5.26
In start contrast to the midweek sell-off, the NZX market coat-tailed on a rip-snorting...
Headliner NZX Report 20.5.26
The NZX market had a shocker of a trading session today Wednesday, after Infratil announced...
Headliner Market Report 19.5.26
In rather stark contrast to Monday’s market misfire that wiped the floor with several NZX issuers,...
Headliner NZX Market Report 18.5.26
A weaker session on Wall Street has been accommodated many times in the past few months – but...
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US stocks at record levels
28.4.26 Oil prices continue to climb, with Brent crude nearing USD110 per barrel, as the Strait of...
NZX Headliner Market Report 23.4.26
The geopolitical situation hung over several markets today including that of New Zealand....
Headliner NZX Report 20.4.26
The global oil situation provided a setback for equities during the course of Monday, when...
Historic FTA signed with India
New Zealand and India yesterday signed a once-in-a-generation Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which...
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...
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