UPDATE: NZX boost first-half profit on listings surge, sees similar gain for full-year

UPDATE: NZX boost first-half profit on listings surge, sees similar gain for full-year
(Updates with chief executive comment, full-year guidance) By Suze Metherell Aug. 11 (BusinessDesk) - NZX increased profit 8.3 percent in the first-half and sees a similar gain in full-year earnings, as a flurry of listings boosts the stock market operator's income.  Profit rose to $6.97 million, or 2.7 cents a share, in the six months ended June 30, from $6.4 million, or 2.5 cents a year earlier, the Wellington-based company said in a statement. Sales rose to $31.2 million from $30 million. Profit was just below Forsyth...