COMMENT: The New Zealand sharemarket has a global reputation as a lucrative source of dividends.

Former NZX chief executive Mark Weldon was under pressure from his board over the his performance when he stopped funding for Clear Grain Exchange.

This Canadian diamond miner saw its share surge 30pc when it announced it had found the world's second biggest diamond.

$300 million raised in float will help fund overseas expansion as shares jump 5.2% on first day of trading.

The Tegel shares were widely expected to trade at a premium to the $1.55 IPO price.

The Bank of Japan's decision not to expand its stimulus measures drove up the yen against the greenback.

Z Energy is allowed to buy Caltex and Challenge! petrol stations, but must sell 19 of its retail sites.

COMMENT: Tegel's sharemarket listing could be the most high-profile float the NZX will see this year. But the company is taking a low-key approach to its big day.

Stock Takes; Stocks with exposure to China's booming e-commerce trade have settled down after copping heavy selling.

The first IPO of the year was oversubscribed, says Tegel, but shares are being issued at $1.55 each.

New Zealand shares rose to a record amid speculation Z Energy's application to buy the Caltex chain will be approved.

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Demand for Tegel's shares is strong, but mum and dad investors are encouraged to approach with caution.

Infant formula and health supplement firms are taking a sharemarket pounding today.

The companies have signed a scheme implementation agreement, which values Nuplex at $5.55 a share.

Could newly listed health supplements maker Oceania Natural be benefiting from the Blackmores effect?