NZ sharemarket up as healthcare company Pacific Edge rallies 12% on US price news

NZ sharemarket up as healthcare company Pacific Edge rallies 12% on US price news
Pacific Edge rallied today after its testing solution was recommended a stronger price. (Image: Supplied)
Tom Raynel
The New Zealand sharemarket rose on Wednesday, with healthcare company Pacific Edge rallying on positive news for its testing solution.The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed up 0.17% or 22.51 points, rising to 13,276.24, after 36.9 million shares worth $150.5m traded.The S&P/NZX 20 index closed at 7,682.51 points, up 0.11%, while the S&P/NZX 10 index ended the day at 12,825.84, rising 0.27%.There were 68 gainers and 64 decliners on the main board.'Star of the day'Salt Funds Management managing director Matt Goodson said it was a relati...

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