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![NZ dollar rises on end-of-quarter book-squaring](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar rises on end-of-quarter book-squaring
But the market remains torn between fears of Covid-19's spread and economic recovery.
![Market close: NZ shares rise; F&P Healthcare crosses $20b threshold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Market close: NZ shares rise; F&P Healthcare crosses $20b threshold
Investors continued to react to F&P Healthcare's record result yesterday.
![NZ dollar unmoved by Powell, Robertson or business confidence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar unmoved by Powell, Robertson or business confidence
The kiwi was trading at 64.21 US cents at 5pm.
![Analysts upgrade Stride as REIM strategy develops](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Analysts upgrade Stride as REIM strategy develops
Analysts upgrade Stride to various euphemisms of "buy".
![NZ shares buck global slide on Fisher & Paykel result](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ shares buck global slide on Fisher & Paykel result
New Zealand shares rose, led higher by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.
![NZ dollar range-bound amid souring mood in equities markets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar range-bound amid souring mood in equities markets
The kiwi was trading at 64.25 US cents at 5pm.
![Has my house price gone up? Data reveals the Covid effect](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Has my house price gone up? Data reveals the Covid effect
The situation is better than many had expected.
![Market mover? How Sharesies captured a new generation of investors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Market mover? How Sharesies captured a new generation of investors
Sharesies may be more than a Covid-19 success story as investors pile in.
![NZ dollar rebounds; traders focus on US economic support measures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar rebounds; traders focus on US economic support measures
The US reported a record 40,184 new covid-19 infections on Thursday.
![NZ economy bouncing back from Covid - Treasury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ economy bouncing back from Covid - Treasury
A shorter lockdown means unemployment peak looks to be lower than feared, Treasury says.
![Market close: NZ shares fall as Covid fears cast pall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Market close: NZ shares fall as Covid fears cast pall
New Zealand shares joined a global sell-off.
![NZ dollar declines amid rising Covid-19 infections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar declines amid rising Covid-19 infections
Infections rise overtook investors' best attempts to ignore the bad news.
![Wall Street slammed as new coronavirus cases surge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wall Street slammed as new coronavirus cases surge
The US market was down 2.6 per cent in late-afternoon trading.
![Bullish investors pull $161b from US money market funds in four weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bullish investors pull $161b from US money market funds in four weeks
Financial Times: 'Fear of missing out' tempts investors into riskier bets.
![Market close: NZ shares rise as investors seek yields](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Market close: NZ shares rise as investors seek yields
New Zealand shares rose, led by companies offering reliable dividends.
![NZ dollar little changed after RBNZ comments erase gains](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar little changed after RBNZ comments erase gains
The kiwi was trading at 64.60 US cents at 5pm.
![RBNZ keeps OCR on hold at 0.25%, calls out stronger NZ dollar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
RBNZ keeps OCR on hold at 0.25%, calls out stronger NZ dollar
The Reserve Bank has opted to keep its official cash rate unchanged.
![NZ dollar rebounds after mixed messages on US-China trade deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar rebounds after mixed messages on US-China trade deal
The kiwi was trading at 64.71 US cents at 5pm.
![Bruce Sheppard: Crisis no time to relax NZX disclosure rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bruce Sheppard: Crisis no time to relax NZX disclosure rules
Accountant and shareholder activist Bruce Sheppard says disclosure rules remain crucial.
![Market close: NZ shares fall as fears of a second Covid wave rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Market close: NZ shares fall as fears of a second Covid wave rise
Investors, once excited by economies reopening, are nervous about renewed outbreaks.
![A2 Milk in talks to become involved in formula manufacturing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A2 Milk in talks to become involved in formula manufacturing
A2 Milk quiet on speculation it is about to buy Southland's Mataura Valley Milk.
![NZ dollar rises on the coat-tails of US equities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar rises on the coat-tails of US equities
The kiwi has risen from below 55 US cents in mid-March to 64.29 US cents.
![Comment: The personal crisis that comes after coronavirus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Comment: The personal crisis that comes after coronavirus
After the pandemic subsides, many will be left with an enormous debt hangover.
![Market open: Fears of second covid wave keep investors nervous](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Market open: Fears of second covid wave keep investors nervous
Rising Covid-19 case numbers around the world have investors worried.
![Why the pandemic could slash the amount of plastic waste we recycle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why the pandemic could slash the amount of plastic waste we recycle
The market for plastic packaging is projected to grow by 5.5% in 2020.
![Mary Holm: Dipping a toe in bitcoin's risky waters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mary Holm: Dipping a toe in bitcoin's risky waters
Take a punt on cryptocurrency if you must. But don't go in too deep.
![RBNZ QE tapering measures raise eyebrows in bond market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
RBNZ QE tapering measures raise eyebrows in bond market
The RBNZ has raised eyebrows tapering off its bond buying activities.
![Market Open: Investor unease may weigh on local market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Market Open: Investor unease may weigh on local market
Unease continues to weight on US and European equities.
![The capital raisings keep on coming: Is Air NZ next?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The capital raisings keep on coming: Is Air NZ next?
Analysts weigh in on the national carrier's need for cash.