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.

The New Zealand dollar was little changed against the greenback ahead of this week's Federal Reserve policy meeting.

As anticipated, the latest round of lending restrictions announced by the Reserve Bank in late July have taken some heat out of the property market.

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

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

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

New Zealand shares declined as Orion Health Group extended its slide following its first-half results, while Tower rose.

NZ dollar gains vs Aussie as Australian economy shrinks.

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.

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

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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.

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They have bushy beards, a preference for loose-fitting robes, hundreds of millions of devotees - and a line of consumer products.

New Zealand's sharemarket has been buffeted by major events such as the election of Donald Trump and Brexit.

Yields on US Treasuries climbed and Wall Street was mixed, as energy and bank stocks rose.

NZ dollar falls below 71 US cents as OPEC, upbeat US data spur greenback.

New Zealand shares rose, as investors cheered A2 Milk's growth plans while Tower turned around and Spark dropped.

The market has been buffeted by major events around the world and the latest set of results has done little in guiding the market as the year nears its end.