A dramatic downward move from Ebos Group has helped pull the New Zealand sharemarket down for the second day in a row.

Another action-packed day of earnings has produced mixed results, with Channel Infrastructure NZ impressing and Restaurant Brands disappointing.

New Zealand’s benchmark stock index has risen on a busy day on the exchange, with seven companies filing earnings.

Fonterra’s shares rallied after the co-op announced that it planned to sell its consumer business to French dairy giant Lactalis, while the broader sharemarket ended weaker, driven by a decline in market leader Fisher and Paykel Healthcare.

The New Zealand sharemarket maintained its positive momentum on Thursday as results from Skellerup, Auckland International Airport, and SkyCity Entertainment Group had mixed reactions from investors.

The New Zealand sharemarket rallied strongly on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank’s Official Cash Rate cut.

Sharp gains in dairy stocks were not enough to keep the New Zealand sharemarket's benchmark index above the ledger on Tuesday.

A trio of inoffensive earnings reports have been overshadowed by yet another takeover bid on the New Zealand sharemarket.

Logistics and courier company Freightways outperformed the flat New Zealand economy, with net profit for the year up 12.9% to $80.1 million.

New Zealand share prices ended firmly as the business end of the reporting season approaches.

The New Zealand sharemarket was up on Wednesday as many key stocks firmed in advance of their results, while updates from Napier Port and My Food Bag brought mixed returns.

A good result from PGG Wrightson was a bright spot during what was a busy but downcast day on the New Zealand sharemarket.

The New Zealand sharemarket rose on Monday as investors prepared for a burst of earnings reports over the coming weeks.

The New Zealand sharemarket ended Friday, its first day under a new United States tariff regime, weaker after a late bout of selling wiped out earlier gains.

The New Zealand sharemarket was steady again on Thursday as software company Eroad rallied after the Government’s announcement that all cars on NZ roads will soon make use of road user charges.

The New Zealand sharemarket was flat on Wednesday after a poor United States close, although eyes are turning to Trump’s tariffs set to take effect overnight NZ time.