International winds of uncertainty blow over NZ sharemarket

Auckland International Airport shares fell on Friday as the markets took a breather after the reporting season. (Image: Alex Burton)

NZ Herald Reporters

Fri, 07 Mar 2025

The New Zealand sharemarket was flat on Friday as the reporting season ended, with the market now beholden to ongoing international impacts.The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed down 0.23% or 29.06 points, falling to 12,400, with 28,219,137 shares changing hands to the value of $110.17 million.The S&P/NZX20 index closed at 7,390, down 0.30%, while the S&P/NZX10 index closed at 1,875.37, down 0.14%.There were 41 gainers on the main board and 87 decliners.'A very volatile week'Auckland International Airport reported a decline, with its...

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