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Ryman extends rally; NZX 50 continues gains
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Ryman extends rally; NZX 50 continues gains

Having traded flat until late September, the index is now up nearly 3% for the year.

Gregor Thompson 02 Oct 2025
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Government energy reforms spark NZX rally
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Government energy reforms spark NZX rally

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed up 1.07% or 141.63 points.

Tom Raynel 01 Oct 2025
NZX 50 locks in 1.22% gain on high volumes
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NZX 50 locks in 1.22% gain on high volumes

Restaurant Brands gained over 65% after a takeover notice.

Gregor Thompson 30 Sep 2025
NZ sharemarket lifts as Synlait result piques interest
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NZ sharemarket lifts as Synlait result piques interest

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed up 0.16% or 20.83 points.

Tom Raynel 29 Sep 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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