MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall in listless trading; power companies gain

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall in listless trading; power companies gain
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth July 16 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares fell for a second day on light volumes, with heavyweights Auckland International Airport, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and A2 Milk weighing on the broader index. Meridian Energy and Contact Energy rose as the government considers plans for faster transport electrification. The S&P/NZX 50 Index decreased 15.36 points, or 0.1 percent, to 10,651.20. Within the index, 26 stocks fell, 15 rose, and nine were unchanged. Turnover was $83.7 million, with just five companies trading on volume...

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