Vista leads market higher as broker support swells

Across the main board, 69 stocks gained, 70 fell and 40 were unchanged. (Image: NZME)

Wed, 07 Aug 2024

Vista Group International led the local stock market higher as Japanese policymakers sought to quell market instability and fears about a potential US recession subsided. The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 80.41 points, or 0.7%, to 12,326.17. Across the main board, 69 stocks gained, 70 fell and 40 were unchanged. Turnover was $177.8 million.VistaCinema software analytics firm Vista led the benchmark index higher, rising 5.4% to $2.53 on a heavier volume than usual with 313,000 shares changing hands. The company reported a narrower fir...

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