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Vista Group International went into this earnings print with the stock already up roughly 30% over three months and trading on a richer P/S than local software peers. That set the bar high. The headline from H1 2026 is simple. Revenue reached about NZ$86m and earnings slipped back into a small loss, yet investors saw something they liked in the core cinema software story. The real swing factor was cash and growth quality. Software as a service revenue moved past half of group revenue and...

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) has begun a review of its Digital Services division and is reshaping its structure into two units: Connectivity and Digital Services. This move could shift how investors view the stock. See our latest analysis for Spark New Zealand. The structural shake-up and review of Digital Services comes after a mixed run for Spark New Zealand, with a 1-month share price return of 6.74% contrasting with a year-to-date share price decline of 12.78% and a 3-year total...

It looks like Third Age Health Services Limited ( NZSE:TAH ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next three days. The...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although Amazon.com...

With AI chip stocks sliding and questions growing around massive data center spending, many investors are rethinking how much risk they want tied to the next big theme. Defensive dividend stocks in utilities, consumer staples, and healthcare can offer a different kind of exposure, with business models that tend to be steadier through market swings. This article looks at how the recent AI driven sell-off and interest rate worries intersect with that search for stability. It also highlights 3...

Auckland International Airport (NZSE:AIA) has released fresh traffic data for June 2026, giving investors updated visibility on passenger volumes and aircraft movements across both its Auckland and Queenstown airport operations. See our latest analysis for Auckland International Airport. The June traffic release comes after a steady run in Auckland International Airport's stock, with a 30 day share price return of 3.92% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.70%, suggesting momentum has...

Global shipping and logistics stocks are suddenly in the spotlight as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, $100 oil and US efforts to secure safe passage for tankers reshape expectations for trade routes and transport costs. With Oman mediating between the US and Iran and talks aiming to stabilise shipping through this critical chokepoint, some companies could see improved pricing power or steadier demand if flows remain open. This article explains how that backdrop ties into our Global...

Waymo’s potential split from Uber has thrown a fresh spotlight on autonomous vehicles and advanced mobility, with one news event suddenly reshaping how investors think about robotaxis, ride hailing, and the companies that support them. A 4% move in Uber’s share price on the headlines shows how quickly sentiment can adjust when partnerships crack and competition heats up. This article looks at 3 stocks exposed to the same news story, each linked to autonomous driving or supporting...

Ryman Healthcare reported that total sales of occupation right agreements for retirement village units in the quarter ended 30 June 2026 were 325, compared with 337 in the same period a year earlier. At the same time, the company reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 build guidance for 157 to 168 units and aged care beds across its Patrick Hogan and Richard Hadlee villages, giving investors clearer visibility on upcoming capacity additions. We’ll now examine how this steady first-quarter sales...

Global exchange and market infrastructure stocks sit at the crossroads of geopolitics, regulation, and capital flows, which are all in sharp focus as governments revisit trading rules, review market stability frameworks, and weigh new policies that could affect commodities, cross border investment, and corporate earnings. For investors, these shifts can change how money moves, how risk is priced, and which markets attract trading volumes. This article walks through 3 stocks from a Global...

With markets reacting to fresh headlines on trade tensions, tariffs, and shifting energy and monetary policies, many investors are rethinking how they balance income and risk. The Low Volatility Dividend Stocks screener focuses on larger companies that combine a record of dividend payments with relatively stable share prices, which some readers may find useful when conditions feel uncertain. This article looks at how those recent developments could affect selected low volatility dividend...

Earlier this month, Fletcher Building Limited raised its earnings guidance for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, now expecting EBIT before significant items from continuing operations of $400 million to $403 million, or $348 million to $351 million excluding property sales. This upgrade, coming after the financial year’s completion, highlights operational improvements within the core business separate from property-related contributions. We’ll now look at how this post-year-end EBIT...

Cooling inflation, an alert Federal Reserve, and ongoing changes in how airlines manage cabins and routes are all feeding into a fresh set of risks and potential openings for travel related stocks. When consumer budgets are under less pressure, some companies can capture more demand, while others may struggle if interest rate uncertainty keeps investors cautious. This article uses a focused Airline and Travel Stocks screener to spotlight 3 stocks that are currently exposed to these cross...

In July 2026, Auckland International Airport Limited released traffic statistics for June and the twelve months to June 2026, reporting 19,041,801 Auckland passengers and 2,821,623 Queenstown passengers, alongside detailed aircraft movements and maximum certified take-off weight figures. The simultaneous disclosure of both monthly and rolling 12‑month passenger and movement data gives investors a clearer view of current air travel demand and operational throughput across Auckland and...

The US decision to lift tariffs on New Zealand exports from 10% to 12.5% puts a direct question mark over some of the country’s most US dependent exporters. For investors, this is less about headline politics and more about how higher border taxes could squeeze margins, shift supply chains, or alter demand for specific stocks. This article looks at three stocks from the New Zealand Exporters With Direct US Tariff Exposure screener that appear particularly vulnerable to the new tariff regime,...

Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) has just posted its FY 2026 results, with first half revenue of NZ$195.2 million and EPS of NZ$0.24 setting the tone for how investors will read the year so far. Over recent reporting periods, the company has seen revenue move from NZ$185.7 million and EPS of NZ$0.27 in the first half of FY 2025 to NZ$109.4 million and EPS of NZ$0.06 loss in the second half of FY 2025, before landing at the current NZ$195.2 million and EPS of NZ$0.24, so the latest print comes...

Markets are being pulled in several directions as geopolitical tensions rise, central banks rethink interest rate policies, and energy companies respond to supply chain and regulatory shocks. In periods like this, many investors look more closely at global defensive stocks, companies that aim for strong financial health, consistent dividends, and relatively lower price swings. This article focuses on that theme and introduces 3 stocks from our Global Defensive Stocks screener that appear...

Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) cut its 2026/27 forecast Farmgate Milk Price to NZ$9.25 per kgMS after an 11% drop in Global Dairy Trade prices, signaling softer demand and potential earnings pressure. See our latest analysis for Fonterra Co-operative Group. At the current share price of NZ$4.23, Fonterra Co-operative Group has seen its 90 day share price return fall 13.14%, even as year to date share price return is 5.75% and the 5 year total shareholder return is 271.50%. This...

In early July 2026, Freightways Group Limited reported that Chair and director Mark Cairns intends to resign after the Board completes its succession process, following five years on the Board and four years as Chair. Cairns’ planned departure to reduce his workload and focus on family business interests raises questions about how board leadership continuity might influence Freightways’ longer-term direction. We’ll now examine how this planned Chair transition could affect Freightways’...

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that John Fernandes, the Executive Chairman of Third Age...

Summerset Group Holdings (NZSE:SUM) has released second quarter and half year 2026 sales figures, reporting 813 total unit sales and year on year growth in both new sales and resales for its retirement villages. See our latest analysis for Summerset Group Holdings. Despite Summerset Group Holdings reporting higher first half 2026 unit sales, the share price is at NZ$8.68 with a year to date share price return down 29.89% and a 1 year total shareholder return down 25.67%. A 30 day share price...

Infratil’s data centre and renewables focus draws investor attention Recent interest in Infratil (NZSE:IFT) has been driven by its exposure to AI enabled data centres through CDC Data Centres and a portfolio of renewable energy assets linked to long term sustainability themes. Rather than a single headline announcement, the focus is on how these infrastructure holdings might respond as demand for digital capacity and low carbon power evolves, and what that could mean for Infratil’s mix of...

Quite a few PaySauce Limited ( NZSE:PYS ) insiders sold their shares over the past year, which may be a cause for...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by mixed performances in major U.S. indices and cooling labor market indicators, small-cap stocks have faced unique challenges and opportunities. With the Russell 2000 Index experiencing a slight decline amidst broader economic shifts, investors are increasingly attentive to small-cap companies that exhibit strong fundamentals and potential for growth, particularly those with insider buying activity that may signal confidence in their...