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Index Update:On 30thMarch, the broader NZ market ended lower amidst decline in the health care sector. On the same day, S&P/NZX 50 Index witnessed a decline of 1.44% to end at12,748.920and S&P/NZX 20 Index fell by 1.37% to close at7,215.180. Also, S&P/NZX 10 Index …

Index Update:On 26thMarch, the broader NZ market ended lower amidst decline in the materials sector. On the same day, S&P/NZX 50 Index witnessed a decline of 0.32% to end at 12,935.390 and S&P/NZX 20 Index fell by 0.19% to close at 7,315.490. Also, S&P/NZX …

Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited (NZX:HLG) reported a robust performance for the six months ended 1 February 2026, supported by strong sales growth and improved profitability across its brands. Total groupsalesclimbed 14.6% year-on-year to $275.2 million, whilegross marginsexpanded to 60.9%, reflecting better operational efficiency despite …

The Warehouse Group (NZX:WHS) delivered a solid performance for the 26 weeks ended 1 February 2026, navigating a challenging retail environment and ongoing cost-of-living pressures. Groupsalesreached $1,612.1 million, a 0.3% increase on the prior year, while like-for-like sales rose 0.5%.Gross profit marginwas slightly lower …

Lumos Diagnostics Holdings Limited (ASX:LDX) successfully raised A$20 million through an institutional placement, which was substantially oversubscribed, along with an additional A$3.1 million from existing shareholders exercising options. The company also announced a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) of up to A$2 million for eligible …

The US equity markets witnessed a broad-based sell-off on March 26, 2026, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated, unsettling global investors. All three major indices ended in the red, with theNasdaq Compositedeclining the most and officially entering correction territory, signaling a drop …

New Zealand’s benchmarkS&P/NZX 50opened on a cautious note on March 27, 2026, reflecting weak global cues after a sharp sell-off in US markets. Investor sentiment remained fragile due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a surge in global oil prices, both …