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Market close: NZ sharemarket inches upward as investors bet on brighter 2026

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,556.3, up up 7.98 points or 0.06%.

The scarcity secret to Bitcoin's success

A crypto expert says the cryptocurrency is 'in a category of one'.

InfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's Simplicity

Company to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.

Darcy Ungaro: Why the gold debate is heating up as currencies lose ground

KiwiSaver investors can now access gold through exchange-traded funds.

Market close: New Zealand sharemarket ends firm after annual meetings

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed up 0.66% at 13,548.32 after upbeat meetings.

'2026 likely to be trough year': SkyCity CEO on recovery forecast

Still trying to sell Auckland car parks for $200m, NZICC finally opening in February.

Stock Takes: Wall Street's tech-fuelled rally stirs market bubble fears

ASB says at 18% above its 200-day average, the Nasdaq 100 is near bubble levels.

Market close: Freightways outlook and Fonterra vote drive upbeat day

Freightways shares climbed after Mark Troughear flagged easing economic headwinds.

Generate Wealth Weekly: AI boom or bubble? Why this time may be different

AI firms now generate close to US$20b a year in measurable revenue.

Market close: NZ sharemarket up 0.2%

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,377.85, up 32.88 points or 0.25%.

Market close: NZ sharemarket up 0.4%

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,344.96, up 55.75 points or 0.42%.

Why economists believe the worst inflation is behind us

Core inflation shouldn't trouble the Reserve Bank, economists say.

Bad news for the Reserve Bank as inflation tipped to top 3%

Stats CPI data key for next interest rate call.

Liam Dann: The economy is recovering but there’s bad news coming

OPINION: Don't let the grim headlines rattle you, things are getting better.

Market close: F&P Healthcare, Gentrack drive NZ market lower

New Zealand stocks finished down in line with weakness in major markets.

Stock Takes: PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over shareholders' motives

Agria and Elders used their combined 56% stake to oust the board leaders.