MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares up, led by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ryman

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares up, led by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ryman
Sophie Boot
By Sophie Boot July 20 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares gained, turning around from recent weakness, with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp and Ryman Healthcare leading stocks higher. The S&P/NZX50 Index rose 37.95 points, or 0.4 percent, to 8,955.54. Within the index, 19 stocks rose, 18 fell and 13 were unchanged. Turnover was $126.5 million. "The market is firmer today but it is certainly down a little bit for the week which is a bit unusual. The turnaround today has been driven by a couple of stocks - there is a bit of bargain hunt...