Wellington, March 3 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket posted modest gains today with some companies exporting to the strong Australian economy seen as benefiting from a low Australian dollar cross rate.

Wellington, March 3 NZPA - Dual-listed banks were well out in front of the pack when the New Zealand sharemarket opened with modest gains today. ANZ was up 50c or 1.6 percent to 3100, while Westpac gained 42c or 1.2 percent to 3472.

Wellington, Feb 9 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket dropped in early trading, with Contact Energy down 5c as it remained stuck in a narrow range after falling from a four-month high in early January.

Wellington, April 22 NZPA - The New Zealand share market was little changed today another capital raising was carried out.

Wellington, April 22 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar was mixed today when a rally faltered.

Wellington, April 22 NZPA - Sky City shares rose early but soon after lost ground following an institutional placement of 71 million shares at the top end of the bookbuild range.

Wellington, April 22 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar strengthened against major currencies as risk appetite recovered.

Wellington, April 14 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket started strongly after the Easter break, as dual-listed banking shares leapt ahead. ANZ was up 118 or 5.9 percent to 2108, with Westpac up 110 or 4.6 percent to 2510, although both rises were on low volumes.

Wellington, April 7 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket opened lower as negative sentiment swung back into play, with a new economic survey and nervous start to Wall Street's trading week.