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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

Wellington, Jan 6, 2026, 23:00 NZDT — Market closed New Zealand shares closed higher on Tuesday, led by steel-linked names after a takeover approach for Australia’s BlueScope Steel rippled across the sector. The benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index rose 76.35 points, or 0.56%, to 13,663.58, NZX data showed. Reuters
6 January 2026
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New Zealand Sharemarket Today: NZX 50 Slides 0.5% as Infratil Sell‑Off Caps Mainfreight Rally (13 November 2025)

New Zealand Sharemarket Today: NZX 50 Slips as Nvidia Tech Rout Ripples Across Asia – 21 November 2025

New Zealand’s stock market finished slightly lower on Friday as a sharp reversal in global tech stocks, led by Nvidia, washed through Asia‑Pacific markets and into the NZX. The benchmark S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,419.40, down 20 points, with about 37 million shares trading hands for roughly $138 million.businessdesk.co.nz+1 Despite the modest headline move, the session was busy underneath the surface. Data‑centre and rate‑sensitive names came under pressure, while selected growth and healthcare stocks – notably AFT Pharmaceuticals, Turners Automotive and Gentrack – rallied strongly on earnings and deal news.goodreturns.co.nz+1
21 November 2025
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New Zealand Sharemarket Today: NZX 50 Slides 0.5% as Infratil Sell‑Off Caps Mainfreight Rally (13 November 2025)

New Zealand Sharemarket Today (17 November 2025): Black Pearl Returns, Comvita Deal Collapses, Warehouse Cost Reset in Focus

New Zealand’s stock market heads into Monday’s session under a cloud of caution after a sharp end‑of‑week sell‑off and a flurry of corporate announcements that could drive stock‑specific volatility through the day. On Friday, the S&P/NZX 50 Index fell 133.41 points, or 0.98%, to close at 13,464.46, with 106 decliners and just 34 gainers, as local investors followed Wall Street’s worst day in a month.Good Returns+1 Heavyweights such as Mainfreight, Infratil, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Meridian all eased, while smaller cap Comvita slumped after uncertainty over its takeover deal.Good Returns
16 November 2025
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New Zealand Sharemarket Today: NZX 50 Slides 0.5% as Infratil Sell‑Off Caps Mainfreight Rally (13 November 2025)

New Zealand Sharemarket Today: NZX 50 Slides 0.5% as Infratil Sell‑Off Caps Mainfreight Rally (13 November 2025)

New Zealand’s stock market stepped back from recent highs on Thursday, with the S&P/NZX 50 Index falling 0.54% to close at 13,597.87, after touching an intraday high above 13,700. Investing.com The move came as investors “sold the news” on infrastructure heavyweight Infratil, which tumbled despite delivering a solid half‑year result, while logistics giant Mainfreight and casino operator SkyCity surged on heavy volume. Broader sentiment was shaped by cautious domestic spending data, a weaker day for Australian equities, and improving global risk appetite as the US government shutdown ended. investingLive+3NBR News+3Trading Economics+3
13 November 2025
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  • Paying Off Debt May Come Before 401(k) Max-Out, Say Advisors
    July 2, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT. Financial advisors say maxing your 401(k) isn't always the right move if you're carrying high-interest credit card balances or similar debt. They recommend getting the employer match, but say putting extra cash toward debt and an emergency fund first can leave you better off in the short run and save on interest. Letting debt pile up while focusing only on retirement contributions can strain your finances and knock long-term plans off course.
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