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Record highs for US markets: What it means for KiwiSaver investors

KiwiSaver funds have about $35 billion in US equities.

Stock Takes: Why NZ's sharemarket is falling behind global counterparts

The New Zealand sharemarket has fallen 5% in the first half, while others have gained.

Stock Takes: In play - more firms eyed for takeover as economy remains sluggish

BGH's tilt at Tourism Holdings has sparked more merger and acquisition speculation.

Stock Takes: Why NZ's largest firms are suddenly ripe for takeover talks

Fletcher Building, Spark and Ryman are potentially all on the radar.

Stock Takes: Why Ryman Healthcare has fallen out of favour with investors

An overhang on the stock is weighing on the retirement village operator's share price.

Stock Takes: 'Unlikely to impact' - analyst downplays Fonterra-Bega legal dispute

Analyst says risks in Fonterra-Bega legal tangle have been overstated.

Stock Takes: Will reporting season see the end of a bear market?

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare will be the main event when it reports on May 28.

Stock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earnings

Mercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought.