Wellington, Jan 15 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket eased today mostly due to profit-taking in leading shares. The downward move gained momentum as the session progressed and also reflected weakness in the Australian sharemarket.

Wellington, Jan 15 NZPA - Shares in the New Zealand Refining Co rose 3 percent in early trading as they continued to edge away from a 4-1/2-year low touched earlier this month. Shares in the oil refiner were up 11c to 384 after dropping as low 355 on January 6.

Wellington, Dec 24 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket eased its way into the Christmas holiday period, closing little changed on light volume. The benchmark NZSX-50 index closed down 4.362 points, or 0.136 percent, at 3205.20.

Wellington, Dec 24 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket started its pre-holiday trading session in mildly positive territory and little change among the leading stocks. After a strong gain yesterday, the benchmark NZSX-50 index was up just 1.03 points to 3210.59 in the first 15 minutes.

Wellington, Sept 7 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket started the week positively, with investors again showing interest in Fletcher Building shares.

Wellington, July 17 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket rose today but with less vigour than other markets. The benchmark NZX-50 index rose 6.705 points, or 0.239 percent, to 2808.22. Turnover was worth $92.93 million, of which $18.66m was in SkyCity.

Wellington, July 17 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket continued to gain in early trading today, following general positive sentiment around Asia and a four-day rally on United States markets.

Wellington, June 22 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket posted modest gains but brokers said it was a mixed performance on the first day of a new trading week.

Wellington, June 22 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket eased ahead early in the new week's trading. The market had some support from Fletcher Building, up 2c early to 655, as it continued to climb back after hitting its lowest level in three weeks -- 636 -- last Wednesday.

Wellington, June 18 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket put runs on the board against the run of play in Asian markets, mostly due to strength in Telecom and Fletcher Building. Telecom rose 10c to 269 on top of a 2c gain yesterday, while Fletcher Building gained 9c to 645.