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New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.56% to 13,663.58 Tuesday, led by steel and construction stocks after a takeover bid for Australia’s BlueScope Steel. Vulcan Steel jumped 3.6%, Steel & Tube 4.7%, and Fletcher Building 1.6%. BlueScope surged 21% in Sydney after receiving a buyout proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Banks fell, with Westpac and ANZ both down 2.6%.

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  • Tourmaline Oil Issues CA$250 Million 2031 Notes: Investor Implications
    March 22, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT. Tourmaline Oil Corp. raised CA$250 million through senior unsecured notes due 2031, with a fixed 3.934% coupon and a provisional BBB (High) credit rating. The proceeds aim to refinance debt and fund general corporate needs, aligning with its CA$1.75 billion net debt target and balance sheet discipline. While extending debt maturities supports Tourmaline's long-term capital strategy, investors must monitor risks from its heavy natural gas exposure and significant Montney and LNG-linked project spending. The notes fit into a broader investment narrative centered on steady growth, capital control, and cash flow resilience amid fluctuating gas prices. Current fair value estimates cluster between CA$67.04 and CA$72.00, reflecting cautious optimism about the company's funding flexibility and long-term prospects.
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