New Zealand shares rose, pushing the S&P/NZX 50 Index to a new record on optimism the lack of profit warnings running into earnings season.

NZ shares rallied yesterday with global markets after positive leads from the US, with the local market led by Kathmandu Holdings and ANZ Banking Group.

Mike Parsell has lead the company for 16 years.

As reporting season ramps up, analysts say firms will be punished if results fail to live up to high share prices.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

New Zealand shares rose, led by Metro Performance Glass, Tower and Trade Me Group, with little corporate news to drive prices ahead of earnings season.

Investors will be cautious as they wait to see how larger markets react to growing global turmoil, says an analyst.

New Zealand shares were mixed as investors did not follow offshore rallies.

New Zealand's initial public offering pipeline is showing some green shoots after a quiet 18 months.

A2 Milk leads stock index higher as Kiwi investors take 'a bit of a breather.'

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.

Westpac and ANZ lead rise as data from the US and election outcomes in Australia and Japan fuel confidence.

New Zealand shares fell as some investors were happy to book profits on a market that had gained.

New Zealand King Salmon is reviewing its capital options to support its ongoing growth opportunities and the development of three

HRV is on the acquisition trail with a planned roll-up of small companies in the home sector.

Outlook for low interest rates helps lift Trade Me, Chorus and Mighty River Power on quiet day for trading.

The uncertain election outcome will send the Australian sharemarket lower but it will not be a repeat of Brexit, an investment expert says.

NZ shares rose along with global markets as speculation about interest rate cuts stoked demand for equities.

New Zealand shares gained for a fourth straight session on expectations there will be no immediate change following the Brexit vote.

Marlborough Wines Estates Group is expected to list on the NZX's alternative market, NXT, on Thursday.

The NZ and Australian sharemarkets bounced back off early lows to both end with slight gains as markets around the world continued to adjust to Brexit.

Investors are bracing for more fall-out as trading resumes tomorrow after Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union sparked market chaos on Friday.