MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed, A2 gains on growth while Xero falls

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed, A2 gains on growth while Xero falls
Sophie Boot
By Sophie Boot Nov. 13 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares were mixed, with A2 Milk rising on a positive presentation to investors while Xero and SkyCity Entertainment Group dropped. The S&P/NZX50 Index rose 2 points, or 0.025 percent, to 7,976.43. Within the index, 19 stocks fell, 17 rose and 14 were unchanged. Turnover was $124 million. A2 Milk was the best performer, up 3.9 percent to $7.70. The milk marketer signalled growth has continued into the current financial year at a UBS Investor Conference in Sydney today. It outlined p...