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Results season begins -no room for disappointment
As reporting season ramps up, analysts say firms will be punished if results fail to live up to high share prices.

Bullish expectations for A2 Milk lead market
NZ shares rose for a second day amid bullish expectations for A2 Milk's growth and earnings.

NZ dollar jumps against British pound
The Bank of England cut interest rates and delivered a bigger stimulus package than the market expected.

NZX milk futures gain traction
Trading in the NZX milk futures, introduced in late May, has gained traction after a slow start.

Kathmandu and F&P lead index down
New Zealand shares fell, led lower by Kathmandu Holdings and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, while Fonterra Shareholders Fund continued Monday's gains.

Strong Monday brings a fresh record
NZ shares rose to a fresh record with New Zealand Refining Co and Fonterra Shareholders Fund gaining after the latter maintained its milk payout forecast.

Comvita, Fletcher Building lead index up to fresh record
New Zealand shares rose to a fresh record, led by Comvita and Fletcher Building.

Investors press NZOG to resume dividends
Investors in New Zealand Oil & Gas are pressing the company to resume paying dividends now that it is profitable again.

NZ dollar dips below 71 US cents
Investors prepare for the Bank of Japan's policy review today which is expected to inject even more stimulus into the world's third-biggest economy.

Index dips as profits taken on big risers
New Zealand shares fell from a record high, led by Trade Me Group and Orion Health Group.

Kiwi dips on anticipation of Fed
The New Zealand dollar dipped as investors prepare for the Federal Reserve's policy review this week.

Another record high for NZX
New Zealand shares followed rising global markets to hit a new record, with Xero, Trade Me Group and Kathmandu Holdings leading the

Export log prices slip to seven-month low
Export log prices slip to a seven-month low amid a stronger Kiwi dollar and weaker markets.

NZX breaks record as investors chase better returns
NZ shares rose, pushing the benchmark index to a new record as continued lower interest rates nudged investors to seek better returns from equities.

Xero leads share index to new record
NZ shares rose to a new record with Xero, Metlifecare and Steel & Tube Holdings gaining while Air NZ dropped on its June operating statistics.

Mobil escapes $10m tank farm cleanup
Oil giant Mobil has escaped a $10m bill for the cleanup of a contaminated area of Auckland's Wynyard Quarter after winning a Supreme Court appeal

Airport leads shares to record high
NZ shares hit another record high in light turnover, with Auckland Airport, SkyCity Entertainment Group and Moa Group gaining, while Comvita fell.

Turkey turmoil won't panic market
Investors will be cautious as they wait to see how larger markets react to growing global turmoil, says an analyst.

Demystifying blockchain: A basic user guide
A tech-free user guide to the blockchain - the technology infrastructure behind bitcoin.

NZ share trading mixed as overseas prices rally
New Zealand shares were mixed as investors did not follow offshore rallies.

Big Read: Diamond dream lives on in Canada
Twenty-five years after the first diamonds were found in Canada's Northwest Territories, it's still a game of hurry-up-and-wait.

Stock Takes: IPOs sprout up in fertile market
New Zealand's initial public offering pipeline is showing some green shoots after a quiet 18 months.

Shares edge up on quiet day
A2 Milk leads stock index higher as Kiwi investors take 'a bit of a breather.'

Property vehicles and banks show gains
New Zealand shares were mixed as investors moved towards cyclical stocks, with Spark New Zealand down while property vehicles and banks gained.

NZX plans rule change for trading halts
NZX wants to change the way it flags price-sensitive announcements which attract trading halts.

Investore helps extend run of records
NZ shares extended their run of records, led by real estate owner Investore Property which debuted on the market after being spun out of Stride Property.

Local shares gain on global optimism
Westpac and ANZ lead rise as data from the US and election outcomes in Australia and Japan fuel confidence.

NZ dollar up after strong US jobs report
The New Zealand dollar climbed to a 14-month high on a trade-weighted basis.

Trade Me leads retreat as investors book profits on good gains
New Zealand shares fell as some investors were happy to book profits on a market that had gained.