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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...

Operating results highlight electricity growth and softer gas trends Vector (NZSE:VCT) has released unaudited operating results for the year ended 30 June 2026, providing data on customer trends and energy volumes across its electricity and gas distribution networks. The update shows electricity customers at 642,134 compared with 632,106 a year earlier, alongside 13,017 new electricity connections and 8,794 GWh of electricity distributed. Gas distribution reported 119,991 customers, 710 new...

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) is drawing fresh attention after appointing Tommy Bjorkberg as Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 October 2026. His remit will include network operations, business technology services, and cyber security. See our latest analysis for Spark New Zealand. At a share price of NZ$1.87, Spark New Zealand has seen short term share price momentum pick up, with a 1 month share price return of 2.75%. However, longer term total shareholder returns over 1, 3 and 5 years...

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...

Why a2 Milk’s upgraded guidance matters for investors a2 Milk (NZSE:ATM) has drawn fresh attention after revising its fiscal 2026 outlook, telling investors to expect revenue of about $1.97b, more than 12% above fiscal 2025, and net profit after tax slightly higher than last year. This shift from earlier guidance for similar or lower profit makes the update a useful moment to reassess how a2 Milk’s growth profile, margins and regional mix line up with the current share price and recent share...

American Airlines is trying to close a more than $3b profit gap with United and Delta by focusing on reliability, premium cabins, and loyalty programs, and that shift could reshape how investors think about the broader airlines and aviation sector. Higher spending travelers, wide-body aircraft orders, and a push toward upscale lounges and cabins all create potential winners and risks across the industry. This article explains how that news connects to the current market setup and highlights 3...

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’...

Precinct Properties NZ & Precinct Properties Investments (NZSE:PCT) is back in focus after the Expert Consenting Panel issued a conditional draft approval for its twin-tower redevelopment of Auckland’s Downtown Carpark site. See our latest analysis for Precinct Properties NZ & Precinct Properties Investments. The conditional draft approval appears to have refocused attention on Precinct Properties NZ & Precinct Properties Investments, with a 30 day share price return of 4.46% contrasting with...

Auckland International Airport (NZSE:AIA) has finalised its long term Master Plan, setting out how the airport precinct could evolve through to the late 2040s, including terminals, transport links and safeguarded development corridors. See our latest analysis for Auckland International Airport. The NZ$8.85 share price sits alongside a 6.8% 30 day share price return and a 20.2% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building recently as investors react to Auckland...

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...