NZ sharemarket closes 0.8% higher, nearing 14,000-point mark
The NZX50 Index climbed to 13,992.72 points, with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare among top performers.
The New Zealand sharemarket gained ground, closing at 13,992.72 points, up 110.84 points or 0.8%. The index nearly reached the 14,000-point milestone during the session, hitting an intraday high of 14,018.99 before settling slightly lower. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare was among the leading gainers.
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NZ sharemarket up 0.8%, F&P Healthcare leads the way – Market close
The S&P/NZX50 Index closed at 13,992.72, up 110.84 points or 0.8%.
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NZ sharemarket up 0.8%, F&P Healthcare leading again
The New Zealand sharemarket neared the historic 14,000-point mark as it reacted positively to another flurry of results and updates – with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare leading the way. The S&P/NZX 50 Index climbed steadily in the afternoon and closed…