The NZX 50 companies that gained and lost the most in July

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Wed, 09 Aug 2023

Across the S&P/NZX 50 Index in July, cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge saw its share price almost double while retailer KMD Brands sank nearly 10%.Thirty-four stocks rose in varying degrees during the month, and 11 went in the other direction. Meanwhile, five stocks were at the same share price at the end of July as they were at the beginning.Forsyth Barr analysts said in a monthly market wrap report last Thursday that the NZX 50 Index had lifted 1% during July and returned 4.9% in the last 12 months.Big gainersPacific Edge jumped the...

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