New Zealand shares continued to drift with Heartland Bank and Ryman Healthcare dropping, while Tower and Kiwi Property Group gained.

The New Zealand dollar gained with prices of commodities as traders awaited the results of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.

The founder of plastics manufacturer Sistema said the business is "worthy every penny" of the $660 million he sold it for. "It's

International investment giant Vanguard has launched a new ethical fund which excludes tobacco and cluster bombs for NZ investors.

Heartland Bank's trading halt has been lifted after the bank raised $20 million from institutional investors at $1.46 per share.

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OceanaGold Corp expects increased gold production at a cheaper cash cost in 2017.

Wall Street was mixed, after both the Dow and the S&P 500 touched record highs again, while oil prices rallied amid a fresh agreement

New Zealand shares dipped, led lower by A2 Milk Co on bad sentiment in the infant formula sector, while Orion Health Group continued to bounce.

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The Shanton clothing chain is once again in financial strife with receivers taking control of the retailer.

The post-election rally has taken stock markets to all-time highs, but recent gains raise some interesting questions.

Wall Street climbed to fresh records as optimism about the outlook for the US economy prevailed.

Political instability, higher interest rates and inflation are some of the big global trends for investors in 2017, says Pie Funds CEO Mike Taylor.

New Zealand shares rose as Tower extended its gains from a 16-year-low and Orion Health Group climbed, with global equity markets

The New Zealand dollar rose to month highs against the greenback and the Australian dollar.

Thousands of tourists arrived in the Bay of Islands this morning on the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship to be greeted by storm clouds and the power cut.

Wall Street rose, pushing both the Dow and the S&P 500 to record highs.

Wall Street eked out gains, bolstered by bank stocks, while oil prices slid for the first time since OPEC's agreement to lower output.

President-elect Donald Trump sold all his shares in companies in June, his spokesman said.

New Zealand shares rose, led by Kathmandu Holdings and Fletcher Building.

Bapcor has accused the independent directors of Hellaby Holdings of overreaching in their guidance to shareholders.

Foreign investment in New Zealand stocks is at its highest since 2011, but investment specialist JBWere says the level may soon fall.

Scales Corp raised its forecast with the apple company citing improvement across all its divisions and a standout performance from its horticulture unit.

Call it clickbait for Wall Street. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is redefining how to sell ideas to the financial elite.

Wall Street rose, with the Dow climbing to a fresh record, as did oil prices.

New Zealand shares declined, dragged lower by Ryman Healthcare, Sky TV and Steel & Tube Holdings.

COMMENT: There are some business friendly policies that John Key had ruled out which may now be back on the table under Bill English.

The euro slid in Asia early on Monday morning after Italian Prime Minster Matteo Renzi stepped down after losing the constitutional referendum.

Gold is finding some support from the uncertainty in Italy that's triggered a bid for haven assets.