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NZ stocks fall as earnings disappoint

NZ stocks extended their declines during the morning after a weaker-than-expected interim earnings report from SkyCity.

Markets retreat as Greeks scramble for cash

Global equity markets retreated overnight, with investors waiting to see if Greece can deliver on the 325 million euros in budget cuts.

NZ dollar back below US83 cents

The NZ dollar dipped below the US83 cent mark overnight, amid lingering concerns in Europe and softer-than-expected US retail sales.

Stocks slip after Mainfreight result

NZ stocks fell today after ratings agency Moodys downgraded Portugal, Spain and Italy.

Kiwi falls on European downgrades

The NZ dollar was down against the greenback today, after ratings agency Moodys slashed its ratings.

Stocks gain on Greek vote; euro dips

World stocks rose after Greece's parliament passed drastic austerity measures to avoid a chaotic debt default.

Greek deal fans risk asset buying

News that Greek politicians had signed the latest austerity measures into law gave equity and currency markets a boost.

Finance and business diary

Finance and business diary for the week ending February 17.

Stocks down despite Greek news

New Zealand stocks slipped today, after news that leaders in Greece had committed to a strict austerity deal.

Dollar up on Greek debt package

The New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback today, rallying during the day.

Market day ahead: Markets at the mercy of Greek vote

Investors' appetite for higher yielding or riskier assets will be at the mercy of politicians in Athens this morning as they vote on the package.

NZ sharemarket: Mixed earnings season expected

New Zealand's leading brokerages are bracing themselves for a mixed interim earnings season.

Stocks up but trading light

New Zealand stocks rose yesterday although trading volumes were light.

Kiwi down after strong week

The New Zealand dollar fell against the greenback yesterday after strong trading during the week.

Greek deal spurs risk appetites

Investor appetite got a boost overnight, after Greek officials finalised an agreement on a range of austerity measures, paving the way for a second €130 billion bail out package.

NZ stocks shrug off tepid start

NZ stocks rose as better than expected job numbers helping offset weaker offshore leads where investors were sitting on the sidelines.

Investors look to Greece for reform plan

World stocks edged higher and the euro ended flat as investors focused on whether the latest Greek meetings will result in reforms to help avoid a messy default.

Stocks pause while waiting on Greek deal

In what appears to be more Greek déjà vu than Greek tragedy, equity investors paused overnight to await the outcome of the talks in Athens.

Kiwi slips pending Greek deal, job numbers

The New Zealand dollar fell against the greenback ahead of today's key Labour Force Survey.

Stocks mixed as Greek fears sees gains sputter

NZ stocks pared solid morning leads to dip marginally into the red at midday, on reports Greece delayed a vote on further austerity measures.

Risk appetites flip on whiff of a Greek deal

Markets are back on the rally, albeit a modest one, after reports Greece was close to finalising a 130 billion euro rescue deal.

NZ dollar gains on Greece, but still range bound

The Kiwi dollar has strengthened against the greenback, buoyed by the Australian central bank's decision to leave rates unchanged.

NZ stocks rise, new high for Trade Me shares

New Zealand stocks rose today, turning around at the last minute from the day's disappointing performance.

NZ dollar follows Aussie lead up

The New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback today, following the lead of the Australian dollar.

Global stocks fall for the first session in five

Concern that Greece might not accept the terms of a proposed new bailout deal halted a rally in global shares.

Greek deadlocks may scuttle rally

Two Greek deadlocks look set to ankle tap the risk rally as investors price in the potential for a disorderly default.

Dollar down, trading light

The NZ dollar slipped against the greenback today after a strong performance during the week.

Stocks down, eyeing upcoming US data

New Zealand stocks were down today, with trading light as investors clung to the sidelines.

Global equities take a pause

Global investors appeared to take their foot off the accelerator after yesterday's solid rally on mounting apprehension ahead of a US jobs report.

Stocks up slightly on equities positivity

NZ stocks rose today, taking a lead from heightened positivity in offshore equities.

Kiwi expected to hold 5-month high

The NZ dollar dipped slightly today but largely held on during the day to the gains it had made overnight.

Factory numbers boost flagging rally

Upbeat manufacturing data from China, Europe and the US provided a much-needed boost to global equity markets.

NZ stocks lift but trading light

New Zealand stocks rose slightly today but trading remained very light as investors clung to the sidelines.

Kiwi down after hitting fresh high overnight

The NZ dollar fell during the day today after reaching a new high this morning.

US stocks, euro dip on weak economic data

US equities and the euro slid after weaker-than-expected US economic data added to gloom over ebbing hopes for a Greek debt restructuring deal.

Softer US data rattles Wall Street

The local share market looks poised for further declines after data suggested the gradual US economic recovery may be hitting a rough patch.

NZ stocks down, investors on sidelines

New Zealand stocks fell today, despite news that 25 of the 27 euro zone states had agreed on a treaty

NZ dollar up on euro agreement

The NZ dollar lifted against the greenback after news the majority of euro zone states had agreed to a new plan for fiscal control.

Greek fears see bears emerge

The stoush between Greece, its private sector creditors and euro zone technocrats seems to have dented risk appetites.

Insiders tipped to buy Dairy Holdings

Dairy Holdings looks set to stay in New Zealand ownership with existing shareholders said to be buying the remainder of one of the country's largest dairy groups.

We've disclosed what we should, Rakon tells NZX

Hi-tech component maker Rakon has reassured the NZX it is playing by the disclosure rules after NZX sent a "please explain" letter querying a 42 per cent share-price spike.

NZ share rise on bargain, yield hunting

The New Zealand share market rose for a four session as investors took advantage of a lull in activity.

NZ dollar falls as profit takers set in

The New Zealand dollar reversed its gains against the greenback as investors took advantage of the kiwi's four-month high to book profits.

Greek deal may boost risk appetites

The market appears tipped towards further gains today after reports Greece was close to reaching on compromise on writedowns on government bonds.

Shares end week up

New Zealand stocks continued their rise today, with a turnaround in the fortunes of Fletcher Building indicating investors were finding favour in cyclical stocks.

Reserve Bank's top job could be up for grabs

Alan Bollard is expected to step down later this year, with reports that an announcement is imminent.

Dollar buoyant despite speech

The New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback today, despite a speech pessimistic speech from Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard this morning.

New Zealand stocks set for dip

Shares are likely to track Wall Street lower today after US investors appeared to be taking a breather from a risk-on mode sparked by the Federal Reserve keeping rates on hold.