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Our daily report on what happened in the markets. 

Freightways outlook and Fonterra vote drive upbeat day
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Freightways outlook and Fonterra vote drive upbeat day

Freightways shares climbed after Mark Troughear flagged easing economic headwinds.

Tom Raynel 30 Oct 2025
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Market edges higher as NZME lifts earnings guidance
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Market edges higher as NZME lifts earnings guidance

The NZ sharemarket was up on Wednesday after a strong lead-in from the US.

Tom Raynel 29 Oct 2025
NZ sharemarket gains in Labour day catch-up
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NZ sharemarket gains in Labour day catch-up

Gentrack and A2 Milk both gained.

Graham Skellern 28 Oct 2025
NZ sharemarket edges higher as F&P Healthcare weighs on gains
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NZ sharemarket edges higher as F&P Healthcare weighs on gains

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed 14.49 points or 0.11% down at 13,391.59.

Jamie Gray 24 Oct 2025


Gregor Thompson
Gregor Thompson

Markets Reporter

Gregor Thompson is a markets reporter focussing on retirement and retail for BusinessDesk. After graduating with a joint master's in journalism and international relations from Paris’ Sciences Po University, Gregor returned home to Wellington in early 2024. He previously worked for the international news network France24 and has written for North & South and The Listener. He was nominated as best student journalist at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. 

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