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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...

Ryman Healthcare (NZSE:RYM) is back in focus after issuing fiscal 2027 sales guidance and confirming build plans for 157 to 168 units and beds, alongside first quarter sales data for occupation right agreements. See our latest analysis for Ryman Healthcare. At a share price of NZ$2.18, Ryman Healthcare has seen its 90 day share price return of 9% contrast with a year to date share price decline of 26.35%, while the 5 year total shareholder return is down 80.22%. This points to longer term...

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’...

What Mark Cairns’ planned exit means for Freightways Group stock Freightways Group (NZSE:FRW) has come into focus after Chair and director Mark Cairns told the Board he intends to resign, with his departure planned after a succession process is completed. Cairns has served on the Board for five years and as Chair for four years, and has framed the decision as a move to reduce his workload and spend more time on family business interests, rather than a response to company specific issues. For...

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...

When central banks lift rates and energy shocks keep inflation sticky, investors often look for companies tied to everyday essentials that people tend to buy regardless of the economic backdrop. Trump’s recent stand-off with Iran and the resulting strain on borrowing costs and consumer budgets has put these inflation-resilient consumer staples stocks under the spotlight. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Inflation-Resilient Consumer Staples Stocks screener that appear most exposed...

Illegal fishing allegations in West Africa, reports of shrinking fish stocks, and louder calls for tighter global oversight are putting the seafood supply chain under a spotlight. For investors, this mix of risk and regulation is reshaping where capital might flow within sustainable seafood and aquaculture. Some companies could face higher compliance costs and political headwinds, while others tied to certified aquaculture, traceability, or alternative seafood may find more attention on their...

Those following along with EROAD Limited ( NZSE:ERD ) will no doubt be intrigued by the recent purchase of shares by...

The a2 Milk Company Limited ( NZSE:ATM ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 4 days. The ex-dividend date generally...

Global shipping and logistics stocks are suddenly back in focus, as container rates surge about 80% in 30 days, routes are diverted around the closed Strait of Hormuz, and retailers scramble to book capacity ahead of possible new U.S. tariffs. These shifts are pushing shipping costs and fuel expenses higher, with ripple effects for import prices, retailer margins, and consumer wallets. For investors, the key question is which companies stand to benefit from tighter capacity and which might...

After a sharp AI related sell off that pulled global tech stocks lower and sent volatility sharply higher, some investors are rethinking how much turbulence they want in their portfolios. The Global Low Volatility Stocks screener focuses on larger companies in select markets that have shown steadier share price moves and solid overall health scores. These can look appealing when sentiment turns fast and fear gauges spike. This article walks through 3 stocks from that screener that are...

As Asian markets navigate a complex landscape shaped by resilient industrial activity in China and monetary policy adjustments in Japan, small-cap stocks present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on regional growth dynamics. In this environment, identifying small caps with strong fundamentals and insider activity can offer valuable insights into potential market movers.

Stubborn inflation, a cautious Federal Reserve and a jump in energy costs are putting fresh attention on where capital is most at risk or potentially better positioned. Instead of treating all sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy stocks the same, this screener looks at large companies with established market presence and relatively solid fundamentals, then examines how this specific mix of interest rate policy and surging oil and gas prices might affect them. Below, you will see 3...

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) is back in focus after the New Zealand Environment Court granted a 35 year extension for the Waitaki Power Scheme, alongside fresh data on contracted retail sales and generation volumes. See our latest analysis for Meridian Energy. At a latest share price of NZ$6.03, Meridian Energy has seen a 9.84% 90 day share price return and an 11.11% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building alongside the Waitaki extension, as well as higher...