The NZ dollar was little changed as holidays in China, South Korea and Taiwan kept markets quiet and traders awaited US growth figures.

The New Zealand sharemarket has been reduced to being a mere bystander while Wall Street smashes records.

Wall Street was mixed, even as the Dow hit a fresh record high.

COMMENT: Dow 20,000 does not necessarily amount to a vote of confidence in President Donald Trump's ability to deliver economic growth.

The S&P/NZX50 Index rose 22.4 points, or 0.3 per cent, to close at 7,113.32 today.

Stocks are buoyed by his pro-business plans, but experts say it's still too early to know how those will shake out.

Wall Street rose, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average above 20,000 for the first time.

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The liquidator of Ross Asset Management has lifted settlements with investors to $6.1 million and got $161,585 from share sales in

Investment bank Credit Suisse is tipping Fairfax Media as a hot stock in Australia this year on the basis that it will divest its

Trump's decision to dump TPP is forcing companies to rethink supply chains and capital investments.

Wall Street rose amid better-than-expected corporate earnings including from DuPont.

New Zealand shares were mixed, with Comvita bouncing off yesterday's lows and Z Energy up, while Tegel Group Holdings and Auckland International Airport fell.

The NZ dollar continued to push higher on US dollar profit taking in the wake of US President Donald Trump's latest comments on trade and the border tax.

Z Energy may review its interim distribution policy after reducing debt levels ahead of schedule following its acquisition of Chevron New Zealand's Caltex and Challenge! brands.

The New Zealand economy is back in top gear and firing on all cylinders, but housing affordability will take years to resolve, HSBC says.

Stocks fell on both sides of the Atlantic as Trump formally ordered the US to withdraw from the TPP.

New Zealand shares eked out gains on the first day of trading after US President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Both the New Zealand dollar and the stock exchange are a tad weaker but relatively steady in the wake of President Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Initial reaction to Trump's inauguration speech in Mexico was swift.

Wall St pared gains as Donald Trump addressed the nation after being sworn in as president of the United States.

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Wall Street declined as investors geared up for a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen later in the day.

Market watchers are wondering if the rally prompted by Trump's election is sustainable.

Broker a bit surprised to see Air NZ shares slip but notes light volumes.

The New Zealand dollar fell after a speech by the chair of the US Federal Reserve Janet Yellen.

The bull market continues to climb the wall of worry, writes Pie Funds CEO Mike Taylor.

Xero chairman Chris Liddell will step down from the board at the end of the week to take up a role in US president-elect Donald Trump's administration.

US Treasuries declined while Wall Street was mixed as investors awaited a speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.