Travel and tourism companies were among those leading local gainers.
The local benchmark was weighed down by trade-exposed firms on Friday.
There was some chunky trading among the property investment firms.
Briscoe’s shrinking margins didn’t spook investors.
The group’s last record profit was made during the 2022 fiscal year.
Air NZ pulled its earnings guidance amid spiking jet fuel prices.
The airline’s stock is up nearly 4.3% today despite suspending its guidance and warning of further possible pricing changes.
Airline says it may need to take ‘further pricing action and adjust its network and schedule’ as Middle East conflict pumps up fuel costs.
Forsyth Barr sees major obstacles for claim challenging the legality of SkyCity’s online casino.
Markets across Asia were routed as oil surges past US$100/bbl.
