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NZ shares rise for third day as optimism persists

Investors remain upbeat about the potential recovery from the pandemic disruption.

NZ dollar treads water as US stock rally runs out of puff

The kiwi was trading at 64.17 US cents at 5pm.

NZ dollar soars as reopening optimism sweeps the globe

The kiwi was trading at 64.10 US cents at 5pm.

NZ dollar rises, tempered by Trump threat to turn army on protesters

The New Zealand dollar was firmer but off its previous highs.

Mark Lister: The NZX50 is like a pizza

It's composed of 50 slices, but not every slice is the same size, writes Mark Lister.

Investors likely cheered by move to alert level 1

New Zealand could normalise nearly all activity sooner than expected.

Christopher Niesche: Is Aussie banks' surge an economic snap-back?

For bank shares to surge by 10 per cent in a single day is unprecedented.

Mary Holm: Your KiwiSaver future — two numbers tell you what's ahead

And what to do if your numbers look too low.

Capital moves raise questions for shareholders

Listed companies' quests for cash can be an opportunity for investors who do research.

NZ dollar stalled, US-China sabre-rattling eyed

The kiwi was trading at 60.97 US cents at 5pm.

Market Close: NZ shares fall as China drops growth target

China didn't set a target for GDP growth, spurring concern about the global recovery.

NZ dollar weakens as China worries claim centre stage

The Kiwi dollar weakened amid worsening relations between China and the US.

Covid-19 and the rise of pocket portfolio share trading platforms

The Covid-19 pandemic has driven up the popularity of retail share trading platforms.

Market Close: NZ shares mixed as investors turn cautious

NZ shares were mixed as traders faced up to the realities of the ongoing economic crisis.

NZ dollar rides roller-coaster on vaccine, RBNZ comment

The Kiwi dollar plummeted, then bolstered after Reserve Bank reassurance.

Encouraging vaccine trial lifts NZ dollar

Kiwi swept up as positive test data sends wave of optimism through financial world.

NZ dollar gains on optimism over a potential Covid-19 vaccine

A wave of optimism about prospects for a Covid-19 vaccine swept the financial world.

NZ shares rise on US futures and weakening currency

Tourism Holdings led the market higher.