The New Zealand sharemarket had a late fall, unable to be inspired by the half-year economic update and mini-budget that lacked Christmas cheer.

The New Zealand sharemarket had a late spurt of nearly half a percent, and investors are holding their breath over whether the index will hold onto its hard-earned gain for the year.

The New Zealand sharemarket made a small gain but lacked real direction, while leading energy stock Mercury reached a four-month high.

The New Zealand sharemarket took a pause from its six-week rally, weighed down by some profit-taking. However, the market was still heartened by the continuing fall in wholesale interest rates.

The New Zealand sharemarket reached its highest level in 14 weeks on a buoyant day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting an all-time peak and wholesale interest rates falling significantly.

The New Zealand sharemarket staged a strong rebound after Auckland International Airport took off following a favourable review from the Commerce Commission.

The New Zealand sharemarket shed more than half a percent as it waited for the latest United States inflation rate and the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates.

The New Zealand sharemarket slipped nearly half a percent in a day of volatility and intrigue, with two takeover moves and a significant shareholding sell-down in the offing.

The New Zealand sharemarket closed the week flat as it grappled with a slowing economy and a further earnings downgrade, this time from SkyCity.

The New Zealand sharemarket burst into positive territory for the year with a late rise, while the country’s biggest company, Fonterra, provided an encouraging trading update.

The New Zealand sharemarket is close to wiping out its deficit for the year after rising nearly 1%, while Synlait Milk hit an all-time low.

The New Zealand sharemarket continued to drift sideways while the Australian Reserve Bank kept its cash rate on hold while still talking tough.

Top 50 additions Gentrack and Turners Automotive had strong rises while the New Zealand sharemarket lacked direction and finished flat.

The New Zealand sharemarket finished the week on a positive note, though it didn’t get whipped up by the optimism and some new highs on Wall Street.

The New Zealand sharemarket staged a broad-based rally, gaining nearly one percent, following the Reserve Bank of NZ’s surprise forecast of an increased official cash rate the day before.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand put a big dampener on the NZ sharemarket with its higher-for-longer interest rates approach after Fisher and Paykel Healthcare lifted spirits with a pleasing half-year financial result.