New Zealand shares fell, snapping four days of gains, led by Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy and MightyRiverPower as investors looked to crystalise gains in the energy companies. Kiwi Income Property Trust, DNZ Property Fund and Goodman Property Trust gained after posting earnings. The NZX 50 Index fell 2.904 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5487.887. Within the index stocks were mixed as 15 stocks fell, 24 rose …
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MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield appetite; Spark, Fletcher gain
New Zealand shares rose to a fresh record, paced by Spark New Zealand, Fletcher Building and Contact Energy, as investors continued to be drawn to equities for higher yields. Xero climbed to a month-high, as risk appetite returned to the market. The NZX 50 Index rose 51.349 points, or 0.9 percent, to 5470.339. Within the index, 23 stocks rose, 18 …
Read More »MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield hunt; Heartland, Genesis, Spark gain
New Zealand shares rose, pushing the NZX 50 Index to its eighth consecutive record close, after Heartland New Zealand affirmed guidance. Genesis Energy and Infratil gained as investors hunted yield in a low interest rate environment. The NZX 50 Index rose 30.385 points, 0.6 percent, to 5418.219. Within the index, 23 stocks rose, 13 fell and 14 were unchanged. Turnover was $84 million. Heartland climbed 3 percent to …
Read More »MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50, Freightways rise to records; Mainfreight paces gains
New Zealand shares rose to a record led by Freightways after a profit upgrade. Mainfreight and Restaurant Brands paced gains as investors hunted for yield investments after the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold. The NZX 50 Index rose 14.305 points, or 0.3 percent, to 5370.18, marking the sixth record close in a row. Within the index, 23 stocks rose, 14 fell and 13 were unchanged. Turnover was $94.3 million. …
Read More »MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to new record on yield hunt; MRP, Spark, Sky TV gain
New Zealand shares edged up to a new record, paced by MightyRiverPower and Argosy Property, as investors bought dividend paying equities on the expectation interest rates will stay lower for longer. Guinness Peat Group dropped after updating the market about ongoing uncertainty around its UK pension obligations. The NZX 50 Index rose 4.505 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5338.331, rising to a record for the …
Read More »MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 climbs to new record, Restaurant Brands gains on guidance
New Zealand shares rose to a new record close, led by Restaurant Brands New Zealand after the country’s biggest fast-food operator boosted its annual earnings guidance. Spark New Zealand pace gains as investors sought defensive stocks with reliable dividends The NZX 50 Index rose 13.126 points, or 0.2 percent, to 5292.825. Within the index, 20 stocks rose, 15 fell and 15 were unchanged. Turnover was $130.7 …
Read More »MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record, led by Xero, Nuplex as volatility abates
New Zealand shares rose to a record close, led by Xero, as investors returned to more risk-based equities after last week’s volatility. Nuplex gained after selling two of its Australasian assets, while Fletcher Building touched a 2014 low as analysts mulled yesterday’s earnings guidance. The NZX 50 Index rose 46.576 points, or 0.9 percent, to 5279.699. Within the index, 35 stocks rose, 11 fell and …
Read More »MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares extend gains; Contact, Trustpower gain, F&P at record
New Zealand shares gained for a third day, paced by Contact Energy and TrustPower, as investors spooked by recent volatility sought high-yield stocks. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp rose to a record. The NZX 50 Index advanced 35.237 points, or 0.7 percent, to 5223.123. Within the index, 28 stocks rose, 12 fell and 10 were unchanged. Turnover was $140 million. The benchmark …
Read More »MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow Wall St higher; Warehouse, Xero gain
New Zealand stocks rose, led by Warehouse Group, following Friday’s rally on Wall Street as jobs data boosted confidence in the world’s largest economy’s recovery. Summerset Group Holdings gained on its third quarter sales. The NZX 50 Index edged up 4.32 points, or 0.08 percent, to 5241.314. Within the index, 26 stocks rose, 13 fell and 11 were unchanged. Turnover was a lighter-than-usual $69 million as Australia’s …
Read More »MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise as investors chase yield; Spark, property trust gain
New Zealand stocks rose, paced by Spark New Zealand as investors were lured to the local bourse’s relatively high yields. Infratil rose as it sealed the sale of its Australian energy assets and signalled a capital return. Genesis Energy fell as it shed rights to its dividend. The NZX 50 Index rose 19.546 points, or 0.4 percent, to 5274.583. Within the index, …
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