MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks mixed; Z Energy extends decline

MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks mixed; Z Energy extends decline
Gavin Evans
By Gavin Evans Nov. 2 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares were mixed as the prospect of a slowing domestic economy came head-to-head with improved global sentiment. The S&P/NZX 50 index was down 8.23 points, or 0.1 percent, to 8,835.60. Within the index, 22 stocks gained, 21 fell and seven were unchanged. Turnover was $117.5 million.  Asian markets were generally up in early trading, after reports from the US and China indicated President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping may talk trade during the G-20 meeting in Argentina late Nov...